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World War One Centenary 2014 marks the start of the first centenary of World War One. We have a selection of titles by key children’s authors, to support education on this topic. Look out for the poppy logo in the catalogue and visit www.bloomsbury.com/thegreatwar to find out more.
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welcome • contents
Welcome to our 2014 Primary & Secondary Education catalogue. This year we’ve got more new books and resources than ever before from many leading children’s authors and experienced educational practitioners and advisors. Everything is designed to support teachers in delivering the curriculum and to inspire children in their learning. Discover our expanding Animal Encyclopedia and National Archives series, our ACB Originals Fiction and hilarious poetry, brand new content in Music Express and exciting new additions to the popular 100 Ideas series. We hope you enjoy browsing.
contents non-fiction
4-34
fiction
35-69
5-7 7-9 8-11 11+ White Wolves (guided reading) Struggling Readers Poetry
36-37 38-44 45-52 53-55 56-61 62-67 68-69
teacher resources (covers all subjects)
70-101
Literacy & Numeracy Sport EYFS Music Art & Design Humanities & Supply Languages Teaching Ideas PSHE
70-76 77-85 86-88 89-95 96-97 98 99 100 101
andrew brodie
102-113
Professional develoPment
114-129
index
130
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Prices and publication dates listed in the catalogue are correct on 1st January 2014 but are subject to change without notice.
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non-fiction • ANIMALS
lost
NEW
AGES
7+
Tracey Turner Can you survive the Amazon Rainforest, the deadly desert, the murderous mountains or the secluded oceans? Packed full of fascinating facts and essential information to get you to safety, Lost is an amazing new interactive, adventure-packed series in which the reader must choose their own path to survive to the end of the story. A brilliantly fun way to learn about the world and its many different and sometimes dangerous habitats. Can you get out alive? Paperback • 198 x 129mm • £4.99
9781408194652 • 128pp • January 2014
9781408194669 • 128pp • January 2014
9781472906212 • 128pp • september 2014
9781472906229 • 128pp • september 2014
car-sized crabs and other animal giants
AGES
7+
Anna Claybourne From gangly giraffes to terrifying tarantulas, meet the biggest beasts the animal kingdom has to offer. Packed with amazing facts and covering everything from mammoth mammals and big birds to creepy crawly giants. Features include essential stats and animal scales on every spread. Hardback • 320 x 230mm • 96pp 9781408181836 • £12.99
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non-fiction • ANIMALS
First animal encyclopedia
NEW
Find out about the amazing animals and birds that share our planet in these informative first guides and reference books. Packed with brilliant photography, fun facts and top tips, learn, explore and be amazed by creatures big and small. Hardback • 275 x 215mm • 64pp • £8.99
Anita Ganeri 9781408842522
Anna Claybourne
Mike Unwin
Anita Ganeri
April 2014
August 2014
October 2014
9781472907585
9781408843086
9781408843055
AGES
6+
animal atlas Anna Claybourne
February 2014
NEW
Discover the different habitats that animals live in, from polar bears in the freezing Arctic to orangutans in the steamy rainforest. Packed with delightful full-colour illustrations, brilliant facts and informative maps, learn, explore and be amazed by animals living all over the world. Hardback • 237 x 305mm • 64pp 9781408842188 • £10.99
AGES
6+
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non-fiction • ZSL LONDON ZOO
Wild things!
AGES
4+
Lisa Regan
What would happen if you were sent a giraffe in the post? What would it eat and how would you play with it? Wild Things! gives young readers a first introduction to exotic animals around the world, looking at how and where they really live and what they need to survive. Each book also includes why each animal is suited to living in its own environment. With beautiful full colour illustrations throughout. Hardback • 220 x 210mm • 24pp • £8.99 Paperback • 220 x 210mm • 24pp • £4.99 apps available
monkey
emu
lion
penguin
elephant
hippo
giraffe
tiger
Hardback • 9781408179390 Paperback • 9781408179406 Paperback • 9781408179383
Hardback • 9781408142479 Paperback • 9781408156780 Hardback • 9781408142455 Paperback • 9781408156803
Hardback • 9781408142448 Paperback • 9781408156810 Hardback • 9781408142462 Paperback • 9781408156797
Hardback • 9781408179413 Paperback • 9781408179420 Hardback • 9781408179352 Paperback • 9781408179369
animals on the edge
AGES
7+
Anna Claybourne Animals on the Edge takes a dramatic look at endangered animals and animal rescue around the world. Each book takes the reader on a fast-paced journey to learn about what is being done to keep them from becoming extinct. Contains amazing real-life rescue stories provided by real-life conservationists. Hardback • 230 x 160mm • 48pp • £10.99 Paperback • 230 x 160mm • 48pp • £5.99 Full colour photography and graphics throughout
hippo Hardback • 9781408148266 Paperback • 9781408149614
rhino
Hardback • 9781408148235 Paperback • 9781408149560
penguin
Paperback • 9781408149607
Hardback • 9781408148273 Paperback • 9781408149584
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Hardback • 9781408148259 Paperback • 9781408149591
Paperback • 9781408149577
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non-fiction • ZSL LONDON ZOO Founded in 1826, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is a world-renowned charity, working to achieve the global conservation of animals and their habitats. The Society runs ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, carries out scientific research in the Institute of Zoology and is actively involved in field conservation in over 50 countries. For further information please visit www.zsl.org Visit www.storiesfromthezoo.com for trailers, downloadable activity sheets, exciting news, events, and much more.
poo at the Zoo Sarah Eason What does a lion have to eat to produce the stinkiest poo of the whole animal kingdom? A unique way to find out all about animal habits and their habitats using every child’s favourite topic! With additional animal fact boxes, and comic full-colour informative illustrations, readers will get the inside scoop on animal poop. Hardback • 210 x 230mm • 32pp 9781408160503 • £10.99 Paperback • 210 x 230mm • 32pp 9781408171899 • £5.99
Zsl Big swamp Beasts
A poo to be proud of
AGES
6+
You may have heard that lions are proud beasts – and so they should be. The big cat produces the stinkiest, smelliest poo of all the creatures at the zoo.
Talking poo
A lion’s whiffy whoppers come in handy, too – lions use them to mark out their territory. They smear the black, sticky stuff onto trees, bushes and rocks to tell other lions ‘Back off, this is my stinky pad!’
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The lion king (of poo) So, how do lions make such super-stinky poo? It’s all down to the amount of meat they eat. A male lion eats about seven kilograms of meat (about 27 burgers) each day. That’s a lot of meat! Poo from meat-eating animals is always much stinkier than poo from plant-eating animals, so when you think about the amount of meat that goes into a lion’s tummy, it’s no surprise that their poopy piles are Top of the Plops!
On a lion diet for more than a week, and usually eat only every
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Zsl Big cats
AGES
7+
AGES
7+
Michael Cox
Michael Cox They slither, they bite, they go bump in the night. Meet the strangest and most amazing creatures that live in the world’s wet, murky and muddy swamps. An engaging information book for younger readers, packed with amazing facts, stories, statistics, photography and illustrations.
Get your claws into the fearsomely gripping big cat catalogue, packed with amazing facts, stories and high interest information. Each spread is accompanied by quirky, full-colour, annotated illustrations and amazing photography.
Flexiback • 210 x 148mm • 96pp 9781408160510 • £7.99
Flexiback • 210 x 148mm • 96pp 9781408835760 • £7.99
Big cat, little cat
AGES
4+
Lisa Regan Whatever big cats like to do, little cats like to do it too! Explore the world of lions, tigers, cheetahs and more. With beautiful photography, and fun facts, this is a delightful first look at big cats and their smaller cousins. 4
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Big cats climb trees. Big Cats climb trees to hide from other animals or to hunt for food. Leopards sometimes store their prey in trees to keep it away from other animals. A leopard will often leave its prey up in the tree for days and return only when it is hungry!
Hardback • 250 x 250mm • 24pp 9781408164013 • £7.99 Paperback • 250 x 250mm • 24pp 9781408180228 • £5.99
Of all the big cats, leopards are the strongest climbers.
Little cats sometimes mark their patch by scratching tress with their claws.
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NON-FICTION • WHITE WOLVES
White Wolves
White Wolves Non-Fiction Teachers’ Guide Gill Matthews
• Ideal for guided reading sessions, helping teachers to combine literacy and topic teaching
Engaging lesson plans and extension activities to support the White Wolves Non-fiction series. Each title covers three key topics relating to the range and also includes photocopiable resources. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 56pp
• Each mini-series includes titles at three different reading levels – perfect for supporting progression • A range of non-fiction text types that children will come across in the real world, from guidebooks to cookbooks • A fresh look at core geography, history and science topics, ideal for classroom and topic libraries, and for teaching non-fiction literacy skills in a curriculum context
9781408186701 • Ages: 5–6 • £16.99 9781408186718 • Ages: 6–7 • £16.99 9781408122587 • Ages: 7–8 • £16.99
9781408122594 • Ages: 8–9 • £16.99 9781408157473 • Ages: 9–10 • £19.99 9781408157480 • Ages 10-11 • £19.99
Series consultant
Gill Matthews is a literacy consultant and writer, and series editor for several major literacy programmes.
Rights: World (USA/Canada/Botswana/South Africa)
Year 1
All 24pp • Colour photographs and graphics • 230 x 180mm
Hardback £8.99 • Paperback £4.99 Information Text
AGES
5–6
Science
History
Backyard Bugs
Treasure Hunter’s Handbook
Louise Spilsbury
Low Ability
Instruction Text
Hardback • 9781408133842 Paperback • 9781408133835
Anna Claybourne
Hardback • 9781408133705 Paperback • 9781408133651
Recount Text Geography Ocean Explorer! Angela Royston
Hardback • 9781408133750 Paperback • 9781408133743
Geography
Science
Ocean! It’s my home!
Minibeasts
Treasure Hunt!
Paul Mason
Sean Callery
Paperback • 9781408133798
Hardback • 9781408133552
Angela Royston
Average Hardback • Ability
9781408133767
Paperback • 9781408133583
Paperback • 9781408133712
History Pirate Adventure!
Above- Paul Mason average Paperback • 9781408133682 Ability
History
Geography
Science
Save the Sea
Caterpillar Capers
Sarah Levete
Paperback • 9781408133620
Louise Spilsbury
Hardback • 9781408133873 Paperback • 9781408133866
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non-fiction • WHITE WOLVES
Year 2
All 24pp • Colour photographs and graphics • 230 x 180mm
hardback £8.99 • paperback £4.99 Information Text
AGES
Explanation Text
Recount Text
6–7
low ability
rainforest: see Where i live!
geography
Sarah Levete
Want to be a Knight? Paul Mason
history
Paperback • 9781408133590
a Bean’s life Angela Royston
science
Hardback • 9781408133910 Paperback • 9781408133903
Paperback • 9781408133675
average ability
one egg Louise Spilsbury
science
Hardback • 9781408133729 Paperback • 9781408133736
Jungle crash! Sarah Levete
geography
Hardback • 9781408133811 Paperback • 9781408133804
King arthur’s tale Anita Ganeri
history
Hardback • 9781408133828 Paperback • 9781408133774
aboveaverage ability
Knight survival guide Anna Claybourne
Paperback • 9781408133897
history
tadpole story Angela Royston
science
Hardback • 9781408133569 Paperback • 9781408133576
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survival in the Jungle Anita Ganeri
geography
Paperback • 9781408133613
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non-fiction • WHITE WOLVES
Year 3 • All 24pp • Colour photographs and graphics • 230 x 180mm • paperback • £4.99 AGES
Information Text
7–8
history: ancient rome
low ability
Instruction Text science: garden science
geography: places
What the romans Did for us
garden cookbook Rob Rees
Would you Want to live here?
Alison Hawes
9781408112991
Alison Hawes
9781408112861
science: garden science
average ability
Report Text
9781408112847
geography: places
history: ancient rome
garden encyclopedia
landscape Detective
Rufus Bellamy
Alison Hawes
roman city guide Book
9781408112960
9781408112885
Jill Laidlaw
9781408112892
geography: places
aboveaverage ability
passport to paris Alison Gardner
9781408112953
history: ancient rome
a roman soldier’s handbook Alison Hawes
9781408112908
science: garden science
garden heroes Rufus Bellamy
9781408113028
Year 4 • All 24pp • Colour photographs and graphics • 230 x 180mm • paperback • £4.99 AGES
Information Text
8–9 low ability
history: ancient egypt
Quick expert: ancient egypt Jill Laidlaw
Persuasive Text science: Body
get active! Louise Spilsbury
9781408112977
9781408112939
science: Body
average ability
aboveaverage ability
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geography: environment
pester power – go green
Catherine Chambers
Catherine Chambers
9781408112915
9781408112922
is our Weather getting Worse? John Townsend
geography: environment
ask an expert: climate change Richard Spilsbury
9781408113004
see for yourself – Body science
geography: environment
Explanation Text
history: ancient egypt
history: ancient egypt
egyptian treasures Catherine Chambers
9781408112984
science: Body
Visit egypt!
top Body Questions
Jill Laidlaw
Louise Spilsbury
9781408112854
9781408112878
9781408112946
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non-fiction • WHITE WOLVES
Year 5 • All 24pp • Colour photographs and graphics • 230 x 180mm • hardback £9.99 • paperback £5.99 AGES
9–10
Recount Text
Persuasive Text
Water: physical geography
low ability
Deep sea exploration Richard Spilsbury
Paperback • 9781408126912 Hardback • 9781408124321 4.8 MY 0.5
history: ancient greece
average ability
history: ancient greece
top science myths: you Decide!
go greek!
Sarah Levete
Paperback • 9781408126905 Hardback • 9781408124338
Paperback • 9781408126882 Hardback • 9781408124260 4.6 MY 0.5
Water: physical geography
ancient greek adventure
Water Wise
Angela Royston
Alison Hawes
Paperback • 9781408126950 Hardback • 9781408124383 4.8 MY 0.5
Paperback • 9781408126875 Hardback • 9781408124246 5.3 MY 0.5
scientific enquiry
aboveaverage ability
scientific enquiry
Instruction Text
history: ancient greece
Alison Hawes
scientific enquiry
Deadly Diseases and curious cures Anna Claybourne
Paperback • 9781408126929 Hardback • 9781408124376
Water: physical geography
space Blog
sporting hero
coastal treasure hunter
Angela Royston
Paul Mason
Louise Spilsbury
Paperback • 9781408126899 5.5 MY 0.5
Paperback • 9781408126943 Hardback • 9781408124352 4.9 MY 0.5
Paperback • 9781408126936 Hardback • 9781408124369
Year 6 • All 24pp • Colour photographs and graphics • 230 x 180mm • hardback £9.99 • paperback £5.99 AGES
10–11 low ability
Formal/Impersonal Text history: World War ii
global geography
the science Behind stuff
survival!
Richard Spilsbury and Louise Spilsbury
Angela Royston
Anita Ganeri
Paperback • 9781408129067 Hardback • 9781408124277
Paperback • 9781408126820 Hardback • 9781408124291
Paperback • 9781408126813
history: World War ii
rainforest rough guide
What’s going on in WW2
Paul Mason
Paul Mason
Paperback • 9781408126837
Paperback • 9781408126806
science and technology
aboveaverage ability
science and technology
Biography Text
WW2 survival tips
global geography
average ability
Journalistic Text
global geography
science and technology
inventors that changed the World Angela Royston
Paperback • 9781408126844 Hardback • 9781408124307
history: World War ii
inventor’s secret scrapbook
hot spots
Who’s Who in WW2
Anita Ganeri
Alison Hawes
Chris Oxlade
Paperback • 9781408126851 Hardback • 9781408124345
Paperback • 9781408126790
Paperback • 9781408126868 Hardback • 9781408124390
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non-fiction • EXTREME!
extreme! From death-defying stunts to the volcano’s edge, Extreme! will excite and inspire 8–11 year olds. High-interest topics grab the reader and introduce key science concepts in an accessible way. The action-packed pages are designed to motivate struggling and reluctant readers, and a reading age of 7 makes the content super-accessible. Extreme! titles are ideal for supporting creative classroom teaching and for spicing up topic libraries.
READING AGES
7–8
INTEREST LEVEL
9–12
Full-colour photographs and artwork • 210 x 190mm • 32pp • hardback £11.50 • Paperback £7.99 • World (USA/Canada/Botswana/South Africa)
Volcano’s edge
martial arts masters
treasure hunter
Danger on the Brink of Disaster
the World’s Deadliest Fighting styles
Discover lost cities and pirate gold
Anna Claybourne
Martin Dougherty
James de Winter
Paperback • 9781408119945 Hardback • 9781408112571 4.6 MY 0.5
Paperback • 9781408119877 Hardback • 9781408112595 4.9 MY 0.5
Paperback • 9781408119938 Hardback • 9781408112588 5.3 MY 0.5
storm chaser
survivors
Dicing with the World’s most Deadly storms
living in the World’s most extreme places
Clive Gifford
Ross Piper
Paperback • 9781408119914 Hardback • 9781408112625 5 MY 0.5
Paperback • 9781408119921 Hardback • 9781408112649 5 MY 0.5
extreme stunts
extreme motorbikes
life-threatening stunt spectaculars Paul Harrison
Paperback • 9781408119860 Hardback • 9781408112632 5.1 MY 0.5
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uFos and aliens investigating extraterrestrial Visitors Paul Mason
Paperback • 9781408119952 Hardback • 9781408114759 5.3 MY 0.5
Clive Gifford
Paperback • 9781408119853 Hardback • 9781408114742 4.6 MY 0.5
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non-fiction • EXTREME! pirate!
celebrity snapper
earsplitters!
From navigation to amputation
taking the ultimate photo
the World’s loudest noises
Anna Claybourne
Susie Hodge
Steve Parker
Paperback • 9781408119891 Hardback • 9781408114735 5.2 MY 0.5
Paperback • 9781408100950 Hardback • 9781408100233 5.5 MY 0.5
Paperback • 9781408100974 Hardback • 9781408100240 4.8 MY 0.5
mummies
Death Zone!
extreme lunch
mysteries of the ancient World
can humans survive at 8000 metres?
life and Death in the Food chain
Paul Harrison
Ross Piper
Ross Piper
Paperback • 9781408119884 Hardback • 9781408112601 5.3 MY 0.5
Paperback • 9781408100714 Hardback • 9781408100004 5.2 MY 0.5
Paperback • 9781408101018 Hardback • 9781408100158
Defying gravity
spies
surviving extreme sports
amazing tricks of a secret agent
Sean Callery
James de Winter
Paperback • 9781408100929 Hardback • 9781408100264 5.7 MY 0.5
Paperback • 9781408119907 Hardback • 9781408112618 5.3 MY 0.5
Body Bugs
War machines
the uninvited guests on your Body
the Deadliest Weapons in history
Trevor Day
Martin Dougherty
Paperback • 9781408100936 Hardback • 9781408100165 5.5 MY 0.5
Paperback • 9781408119969 Hardback • 9781408114766 4.7 MY 0.5
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non-fiction • EXTREME! how to catapult a castle
pets parents hate!
space tourist
machines that Brought Down the Battlements
animal life cycles
a traveller’s guide to the solar system
James de Winter
Trevor Day
Stuart Atkinson
Paperback • 9781408100943 Hardback • 9781408100226 5.1 MY 0.5
Paperback • 9781408100981 Hardback • 9781408100134 4.3 MY 0.5
Paperback • 9781408101230 Hardback • 9781408100318 5.1 MY 0.5
life in the crusher
polar meltdown!
survival!
mysteries of the Deep oceans
life and Death in a changing World
staying alive in the Wild
Trevor Day
Sean Callery
Ross Piper
Paperback • 9781408101179 Hardback • 9781408100189 4.6 MY 0.5
Paperback • 9781408101216 Hardback • 9781408100271 5.4 MY 0.5
Paperback • 9781408100912 Hardback • 9781408100141 5.4 MY 0.5
lights out!
prison Break!
secret life of rats
living in 24 hour Darkness
and other adventures underground
rise of the rodents
Sean Callery
Jane Turner; Grant Bage
Trevor Day
Paperback • 9781408101223 Hardback • 9781408100288 5.3 MY 0.5
Paperback • 9781408101186 Hardback • 9781408100196 5 MY 0.5
Paperback • 9781408101247 Hardback • 9781408100301 5 MY 0.5
ocean in motion!
secrets of sport
toxic!
Waves and the science of surfing
the technology that makes champions
Killer cures and other poisonings
Paul Mason
James de Winter
Susie Hodge
Paperback • 9781408101209 Hardback • 9781408100295 4.6 MY 0.5
Paperback • 9781408101193 Hardback • 9781408100172 5 MY 0.5
Paperback • 9781408101001 Hardback • 9781408100202 5 MY 0.5
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non-fiction • BIG PICTURE
Big Picture Series KS1 • High-interest supplementary non-fiction for popular themes covered throughout the school year
• A quirky and illustrative approach to subject areas make books appealing to young children and early readers
• Perfect resources for topic teaching, providing a springboard into a number of subjects by stealth across the wider curriculum
• All titles provide a springboard for openended questions – generating discussion across a range of subjects and further learning
220 x 210mm • 24pp • hardback £9.99 • paperback £5.99 World (USA/Canada/Botswana/South Africa)
Big Picture series 1 World: Homes
Big Picture series 2 World: Food
Big Picture series 3 World: Weather
Big Picture series 4 World: People
Paperback • 9781408131534
Hardback • 9781408127889 Paperback • 9781408131640
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animal world
human world
physical world
past world
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go Facts This award-winning series of full-colour information books has been carefully created to make information accessible to young readers. Large, exciting photographs draw readers into the text and get them thinking about the topic. The Teaching Guides provide lesson plans and photocopiable resources for teaching non-fiction skills through guided reading and writing. pupils’ Books • 40+ colour photographs and artwork • paperback/hardback • 249 x 189mm • 16–32pp teaching guides • Black and white line illustrations • paperback • 297 x 210mm • 32pp starter packs • Each contains four pupils’ books and a Teaching Guide europe
seasons Paperback • 16pp • £3.99 Teaching Guide • £12.99 AGES
5-7
9780713672794
9780713672800
9780713672817
9780713672824
9780713672930
transport Paperback • 16pp • £3.99 Teaching Guide • £12.99 AGES
6-8
9780713672831
9780713672848
9780713672855
9780713672862
9780713672923
animals Paperback • 24pp • £4.99 Starter Pack 9780713666175 • £26.95 AGES
6-8
9780713666021
9780713666038
9780713666045
9780713666052
Food Paperback • 20pp • £3.99 Teaching Guide • £12.99 AGES
7-9
9780713672879 3.6 • MY • 0.5
9780713672909 3.4 • MY • 0.5
9780713672886 3.6 • MY • 0.5
9780713672893
9780713672916
natural environments Ian Rohr
Deserts
Forests
Hardback • 24pp 9781408104897 • £8.99
Hardback • 24pp 9781408104859 • £8.99
grasslands
mountains
Hardback • 24pp 9781408104828 • £8.99
Hardback • 24pp 9781408104798 • £8.99
Paperback • 24pp 9781408104880 • £4.99
Paperback • 24pp 9781408104835 • £4.99
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8-10
Paperback • 24pp 9781408104842 • £4.99
Paperback • 24pp 9781408104804 • £4.99
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non-fiction • GO FACTS environmental issues Paperback • 32pp • £4.99 Teaching Guide • £12.99 Starter Pack 9780713686685 • £28.95 AGES
9-11 9780713679700 7.5 • MY • 1
physical science Ian Rohr
energy
9780713679687 6.2 • MY • 1
AGES
8-10
Paperback • 24pp 9781408104873 • £4.99
9780713679717 5.8 • MY • 1
healthy Bodies Fitness
Paperback • 32pp 9781408112236 • £4.99
9780713679694 6.8 • MY • 1
AGES
9-11
Hardback • 32pp 9781408112274 • £8.99
Hardback • 24pp 9781408102626 • £8.99
staying safe
plants as Food
Paperback • 32pp 9781408112205 • £4.99
Paperback • 24pp 9780713666090 • £4.99
Hardback • 32pp 9781408112229 • £8.99
simple machines Paperback • 24pp 9781408104774 • £4.99
7-9
Paperback • 24pp 9780713666083 • £4.99
materials
Hardback • 24pp 9781408102602 • £8.99
Paperback • 24pp 9780713666069 • £4.99
AGES
trees
Hardback • 32pp 9781408112298 • £8.99
Paperback • 24pp 9781408104811 • £4.99
plants
Paperback • 24pp 9780713666076 • £4.99
Paperback • 32pp 9781408112281 • £4.99
Paperback • 24pp 9781408104866 • £4.99
plants
Flowers
Body systems
Forces
9780713683790
starter pack
9780713666182 • £26.95
health
Paperback • 32pp 9781408112243 • £4.99
Hardback • 24pp 9781408102619 • £8.99
Hardback • 32pp 9781408112250 • £8.99
teaching guide
9781408104903 • £12.99
oceans oceans
AGES
8-10
natural Disasters earthquake
Paperback • 24pp 9780713666106 • £4.99
Paperback • 32pp 9780713679656 • £4.99 6.8 • MY • 1
sea life
Fire and Drought
Paperback • 24pp 9780713666113 • £4.99
Paperback • 32pp 9780713679670 • £4.99 6.3 • MY • 1
coral reefs
Volcano
Paperback • 24pp 9780713666120 • £4.99
Paperback • 32pp 9780713679649 • £4.99 6.2 • MY • 0.5
people and the sea
Wild Weather
Paperback • 24pp 9780713666137 • £4.99
Paperback • 32pp 9780713679663 • £4.99 5.9 • MY • 1
teaching guide
teaching guide
9780713665239 • £9.99
9780713683813 • £12.99
AGES
9-11
space exploring space
Paperback • 32pp 9780713683837 • £4.99
our Future in space Paperback • 32pp 9780713683851 • £4.99
the solar system Paperback • 32pp 9780713683844 • £4.99
the universe
Paperback • 32pp 9780713683882 • £4.99
teaching guide
9780713683806 • £12.99
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non-fiction • RSPB
The RSPB and You • The RSPB produces resources to support teaching and learning about wildlife, mainly for the primary sector, early years and in leisure time • We have posters, free resources, games, information, an annual School’s Birdwatch and school membership
For more information about everything the RSPB does, please have a look at our website www.rspb.org.uk
RSPB Spotter’s Guides
AGES
4+
• Each RSPB spotter’s guide will look at 35 common garden creatures, perfect for beginner naturalists • With beautiful full-page illustrations accompanied by key information about each creature, each book is designed to encourage young children’s interest in the outside world and the wildlife around them • A spotter’s chart for children to fill in means that children can extend the fun Paperback • 198 x 129 mm • 48pp • £4.99 apps available
9781408137185
9781408137178
9781408137161
9781408137154
9781408165690
9781408165706
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non-fiction • RSPB rspB Wild town
AGES
Mike Dilger Takes readers on an urban safari showcasing the wonderful wildlife right outside their door. Full of animal facts and amazing photography as well as tips for spotting some unexpected visitors.
8+
Written by Mike Dilger, wildlife presenter and nature enthusiast. Paperback • 280 x 215mm • 160pp • 9781408173909 • £12.99
rspB children’s guides
AGES
Full colour photographs and illustrations guide you through locations, equipment and taking notes. Also contain field guides to common species covering behaviour, voice and habitat.
7+
rspB children’s guide to Birdwatching David Chandler & Mike Unwin Full-colour illustrations and photographs Paperback • 210 x 148mm • 128pp • 9780713687958 • £6.99
rspB children’s guide to nature Watching Mark Boyd Full-colour illustrations and photographs Paperback • 210 x 148mm • 160pp • 9781408187579 • £7.99
AGES
AGES
6-9
AGES
7+
the Big rspB Birdwatch David Chandler
Packed full of fun facts, articles and activities for home or school. Includes a spotter’s guide to your most common garden visitors. Paperback • 210 x 148mm • 128pp 9781408148211 • £6.99
7+
rspB nature guide
Wild things to do with Woodlice
Mike Unwin
Michael Cox
An action-packed yearbook for 8-12 year olds that encourages children and their families to get outside and experience nature throughout the year – with an emphasis on having fun! Packed with outdoor and indoor activities for every season. Full-colour photos, illustrations and graphics throughout Paperback • 210 x 148mm • 128pp 9781408105146 • £8.99
Can’t tell a blackbird from a blackberry, a butterfly from a buttercup or a hedgehog from a hedgerow? These fantastic nature activities, facts and tales will tell you everything you need to know about how to get stuck into nature. Full-colour illustrations Paperback • 210 x 148mm • 192pp 9781408127834 • £9.99
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non-fiction • RSPB
RSPB My First Book of... Take a journey through the garden and discover the creatures living there. Each title in the ‘My First Book’ series covers 20 wildlife wonders that young readers can find right outside their window. Each creature is introduced with clues and mysterious pictures. Turn the page to find out more with beautiful illustrations and fascinating facts.
AGES
4+
Full-colour illustrations • Hardback • 210 x 210mm • 48pp • £6.99
rspB my First Book of garden Bugs Mike Unwin • Illustrated by Tony Sanchez 9781408114155
rspB my First Book of garden Wildlife Mike Unwin • Illustrated by Tony Sanchez 9781408104576
rspB my First Book of garden Birds Mike Unwin & Sarah Whittley • Illustrated by Rachel Lockwood 9780713676785
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non-fiction • FIRST BOOKS
My First Book of...
AGES
4+
These beautifully illustrated books are the perfect introductory reference guides. The exciting, interactive guess who element throughout encourages children to keep turning the page and the fun and engaging facts bring each creature or object to life. Hardback • 210 x 210mm • 48pp • £6.99
my First Book of Baby animals Mike Unwin
February 2014
NEW
From cuddly polar bear cubs to curious kittens and playful puppies, discover twenty adorable baby animals with this beautifully illustrated guide! 9781408194645
my First Book of Zoo animals Mike Unwin
August 2014
NEW
From amazing apes to fearsome lions, see what you can find as you turn the page and take a journey round the zoo. 9781472905314
my First Book of transport Charlotte Guillain From red buses to rickshaws - this interactive book takes the reader all around the world looking at the different ways people get about. Turn the page to discover more about each way to travel. 9781408178195
my First Book of london Charlotte Guillain A beautifully illustrated hardback picture book about one of the most exciting cities in the world! Each feature or building is introduced as a clue. Turn the page to discover the whole scene and read the explanatory text. A must for families and teachers visiting London for the first time with young children. 9781408132555
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non-fiction • FIRST BOOKS
Bloomsbury Collections
AGES
4+
Isabel Thomas
Twelve spotter’s guides introducing young readers to different types of animals and transport. Find out fascinating facts in each book with beautiful illustrations and key information. Each includes a spotter’s chart for children to fill in to extend the fun. Animal Collections include 35 different breeds and Transport Collections include 30 types of vehicle, including five amazing feature spreads. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 48pp • £4.99
NEW
June 2014 First Book of Dogs 9781472903976
First Book of cats 9781472903983
First Book of horses and ponies 9781472903990
First Book of Baby animals 9781472904003
NEW
February 2014 First Book of Diggers and Dumpers 9781408194584
First Book of ships and Boats 9781472901057
First Book of emergency Vehicles 9781408194577
First Book of Bikes and motorbikes 9781408194591
First Book of trains 9781408192917
First Book of tractors and trucks 9781408192924
First Book of aircraft 9781408192931
First Book of cars 9781408192252
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non-fiction how cool* are your parents? AGES 10/11+ *(or not) Françoize Boucher
February 2014
NEW
Parents are curious creatures. One moment they are explaining the importance of being polite, the next moment they are shouting rude words because they burnt the dinner. What on earth is going on in their mysterious minds? This fun guide, packed full of laugh-out-loud neon-bright illustrations, will help children understand! Paperback • 210 x 148mm • 112pp • 9781472904720 • £7.99
Don’t Worry Be happy! or else! Françoize Boucher
February 2014
AGES
9+
NEW
Life is so confusing! Wouldn’t it be great if children had a guide to help them through all the ups and downs? Well now they do! Discover that every cloud has a silver lining with this fun and colourful book, packed full of laugh-out-loud neon-bright illustrations. Paperback • 210 x 148mm • 112pp • 9781472904713 • £7.99
how to Write a story
Fashion notebook
Simon Cheshire
A fashion ‘Mood Board’ children can carry around which encourages them to observe fashion and to record prints, styles and trends everywhere. Includes links to online tools and apps.
september 2014
NEW
From choosing a suitable character to finding the right setting, How to Write a Story provides readers with everything they need to get them started on creating their own story. Full of useful tips and inspiration and jam packed with story starters, plot changers, useful words and much, much more! Paperback • 153 x 190mm • 128pp 9781408854389 • £5.99 AGES
7+
the Kids around the World cookbook Frances Lee, Rosalba Gioffre & Karen Ward
There is also an introduction to accessorising and using make-up as part of a personal ‘look’. Ideal for inspiring Art, Textile and Design projects in the classroom or at home. Hardback • 234 x 156mm • 128pp • 9781408171875 • £8.99 AGES
14
10-17
15
My Mood Boards
s ummer
STACK BANGLESTHEM HIGH
BRIGHT COURTS OR SMART SANDALS?
Choose your pallet and create your style to reflect your summer mood. Choose a look and seek it out. Is it surfer chic, Ibiza angle or playful eclectic? different summer scenes and moods will inspire different looks.
• 56 healthy, easy-to-prepare dishes that young chefs will enjoy making and eating! • Scrumptious dishes from Italy, France, China, India and more… • All recipes have been tested with children. • Tips and Tricks section offers expert advice, essential safety instructions and guidance on the correct way to use kitchen tools.
ACCESSORIES COLOURFUL ACCESSORIES
6
Notice, Discover, Record
What do I see all
MY NOTES...
SURF- STYLE
I’m always looking all around me for fashion style inspiration – what do I see? What can I discover? What can I learn? Whenever I leave home I am sharp-eyed for the new, the different, the changes everywhere – I notice everything and I record the discoveries and what inspires me. the things I observe on my street or from my bus; the things I discover in shop windows, or in the shapes of buildings. I look up and down, not just straight ahead – at the glider and the plane, the cloud shapes and the birds, the flowers in the tubs, the drawings on the pavements. I notice all these things.
» I RECORD MY DISCOVERIES.
I watch the colours in the sunshine and the rain, how they change and how they glint and shimmer; I record the changes. I spy the reflections in puddles and on glass and I discern the shapes created by the wind.
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• Supports National Curriculum guidelines for PSHE and Design and Technology. Colour photographs throughout Hardback • 300 x 235mm • 120pp 9780713678475 • £12.99
AGES
8+
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non-fiction
survival at 40 above
AGES
Debbie S. Miller Travel to one of the hottest places in the world, and discover the amazing animals that call the desert home.
5+
Meet the unique creatures of the Australian desert, from the sand goanna to the red kangaroo, and find out just how these incredible creatures have adapted to survive in temperatures as high as 40 degrees! Packed with beautiful illustrations, this cross-curricular title will appeal to all young readers. Paperback • 215 x 280mm • 40pp • 9781408190296 • £6.99
the lion’s share
AGES
4+
Matthew McElligott
All the animals have been invited for dinner with the king of the jungle, but when it comes to pudding, it seems that some of the animals just can’t share. The competition swings from no cake for the king to too much! Exactly how many cakes are fit for a king? A beautifully illustrated introduction to fractions and multiplication, this is a delightful picture book which children will adore. Hardback • 254 x 254mm • 32pp • 9781408173886 • £12.99
are trees alive? Debbie S.Miller
AGES
4+
A poetic comparison of plants and humans – roots and feet, leaves and hair, bark and skin. Children learn how trees grow and survive and relate it to their own physical features and experiences. Discover that trees are alive too! Hardback • 280 x 215mm • 32pp 9781408173893 • £10.99 Commonwealth (Canada)/Europe/Open Market
how to Drink From a Frog
how to snog a hagfish!
Michael Cox
Disgusting Things in the Sea
Funny, fascinating and yucky food facts are combined with essential nutritional know-how in this entertaining introduction to all things edible.
Jonathan Eyers
• From calories to allergies, children’s food questions are answered in an accessible and appealing way • Packed with jokes, cartoons, recipes, timelines, stories and things to do
Explore the most bizarre, the most disgusting and the most fascinating creatures that inhabit the oceans. Entertaining yet informative, this book shows you just how amazing and ‘alien’ our own planet can be. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 96pp 9781408140420 • £7.99
• Consultant advisor from the British Nutrition Foundation
AGES
8+
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• Strong links to the primary curriculum – healthy eating is a hot topic in schools Paperback • 190 x 135mm • 160pp • 9781408100745 • £5.99
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non-fiction • SCIENCE
100 most Deadly things on the planet Anna Claybourne Covering everything from deadly animals and plants to fascinatingly fatal foods.
AGES
9+
AGES
8+
Each page includes a ‘deadly rating’ and intriguing description of the perpetrator in question, along with stunning photographs and diagrams. Side boxes give extra angles and valuable educational insights into the most deadly things our world has to offer. Paperback • 233 x 132mm • 112pp • 9781408181515 • £6.99 Europe
NEW a Beginner’s guide to the periodic table Gill Arbuthnott
august 2014 A mind-blowing guide to the elements of the periodic table, fully explaining their starring role in the world. By linking each element to a story, wacky science analogy or fascinating fact, it creates a unique first reference approach to this popular topic. Full colour diagrams and illustrations show the periodic table in a whole new light! Paperback • 260 x 210mm • 64pp • 9781472908858 • £8.99
science Works 100 most Dangerous things on the planet Anna Claybourne
AGES
Anna Claybourne
9-11
the story of gravity
Paperback • 9780713673548 • £5.99 Hardback • 9780713673531 • £10.99 World (USA/Canada)
a story about erosion
Paperback • 9780713673609 • £5.99 Hardback • 9780713673593 • £10.99 World (USA/Canada)
AGES
9-11
a story about rocks & stones
Covers a range of disgusting categories from disgusting animals, plants and other creatures to disgusting foods, horrible inventions and a selection of revolting human body bits. Includes ‘revoltingness ratings’, intriguing descriptions and ghastly photos and diagrams. Paperback • 233 x 132mm • 112pp • 9781408124208 • £5.99 UK & Commonwealth
What makes you you? Gill Arbuthnott
AGES
9+
Paperback • 9780713673562 • £5.99
the story of Food chains
Paperback • 9780713673586 • £5.99 Hardback • 9780713673579 • £10.99
cartoon science
AGES
8+
Jacqui Bailey Illustrated by Matthew Lilly Full-colour illustrations • 210 x 230 mm • 32pp
A mind-blowing introduction to DNA, breaking down complex scientific concepts and processes into bite-size chunks. Explains everything from the basics of evolution to incredible achievements of modern day genetic research. Amazing 3D style diagrams visually explain ideas and amazing stories make science fun! Paperback • 64pp 9781408194065 • £8.99
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8+
Full-colour illustrations • 210 x 230 mm • 32pp
Help children learn how to face and survive the world’s most dangerous situations. Covers natural disasters and wild weather, getting lost in the wild and fighting off dangerous animals. Paperback • 233 x 132mm • 112pp • 9781408103944 • £6.99 Europe
100 most Disgusting things on the planet
AGES
Jacqui Bailey Illustrated by Matthew Lilly Making key Science and Geography topics accessible and easy to understand. Include experiments and useful websites.
the story of a Dinosaur Fossil
Paperback • 9780713662528 • £4.99
the story of Day and night
Paperback • 9780713662542 • £4.99
the story of electricity
Paperback • 9780713662580 • £4.99
the story of Water
Paperback • 9780713662566 • £4.99
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non-fiction • HISTORY
Hard Nuts of History
NEW
Tracey Turner
Read all about history’s hard nuts. Who were the most famous (and not-so-famous) ruthless, brave, fearless and intrepid men and women of all time? Could you fight in the greatest battle ever, or wow the whole world with your brain power? Includes Hardometer and Hard Nuts ratings. Full colour, hilarious illustrations throughout. Paperback • 198 x 129 • 64pp • £5.99
March 2014
Paperback • 9781408171882 233 x 132mm • 112pp • £6.99
9781472905611
AGES
9+
poo!
Karl Shaw
From finding out how many toilets you can expect to find in the average Egyptian pyramid, to how moats around medieval castles were used as more than just a defence against enemies, Poo! is a fascinating exploration of how human waste and its disposal has changed the world. Paperback • 254 x 203mm • 170pp 9781408171905 • £9.99 Commonwealth (Canada)/Europe/Open Market
Which king lost the crown jewels? Which queen was as wide as she was tall? And who was the king who died with a poker up his bum? A humorous take on British kings and queens through the ages. Packed with facts and information - focusing on all the funny bits! Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 128pp 9781408165683 • £4.99
Sarah Albee
February 2014
Michael Cox
AGES
7+
NEW
From unbelievable tales of triumph to incredible facts, these are informative, interactive and hilarious guides. Packed with funny illustrations, inspirational ideas and amazing activities, these are brilliant guides to sport past and present. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • £4.99
9781408194676 • 112pp
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9781472905642
Deadly Dangerous Kings and Queens
Fitter, Faster, Funnier!
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7+
7+
Fancy spending your days cleaning sewers with no protective clothing, letting mosquitoes turn you into a human pincushion for medical research, or popping up a chimney with a brush for a spot of cleaning? Find out fascinating facts about the hardest, most revolting and hilarious jobs in the world through history. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 112pp 9781408181720 • £4.99
Download hard nuts trading cards Free and play the game at www.bloomsbury.com/uk/hard-nuts-of-history
AGES
AGES
Tracey Turner
7+
July 2014
9781472905628
World’s Worst Jobs
AGES
9781408165584 • 128pp
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non-fiction • NATIONAL ARCHIVES
National Archives
plague unclassified
Produced in association with the National Archives and full of original documentation and imagery, these five fantastic titles contain real-life artefacts and documents from the time of the event to help readers journey back in time and build a real account of what happened. They provide key links to the History Curriculum. Hardback • 280 x 215mm • 64pp • £10.99
gunpowder unclassified Nick Hunter
September 2014
NEW
The Gunpowder Plot could have potentially destroyed the House of Lords, taking with it countless lives, including that of King James I of England. How was this great tragedy prevented? 9781472908568
AGES
7+
Nick Hunter What was life in London like during 1665? Where did the plague come from, how was it spread and does it still exist? 9781408192177
the great Fire of london unclassified Nick Hunter
AGES
9+
AGES
7+
The Great Fire of London destroyed the homes of almost 90 per cent of London’s population. Discover the outbreak of the fire at a bakery on Pudding Lane, to fire fighting techniques and meddling Lord Mayors. 9781408193037
titanic unclassified Alex Stewart
AGES
9+
Titanic Unclassified covers one of the most tragic disasters at sea in history. From the infamous sinking to the investigation that followed, readers are taken behind the scenes. 9781408160527
WWi unclassified Nick Hunter
April 2014
NEW
From the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, discover how this terrible war shaped the world. 9781472905253
AGES
7+
Warrior Heroes Benjamin Hulme-Cross
July 2014
AGES
NEW
8+
Travel back in time where fascinating historical fact combines with actionpacked fiction to create dramatic and gripping adventures. The fast-paced and exciting narrative will leave the reader wanting more and more. Includes fantastic black and white illustrations to support the text. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 128pp • £4.99
the Knight’s enemies Can Arthur and Finn stop the castle of Sir William Malory falling and prevent the death of his daughter Eleanor? Will the boys escape after being imprisoned and succeed in changing the course of history? 9781472904393
the Viking’s revenge Can Arthur and Finn retrieve the stolen sword, Blood Hunter, and rewrite the past? Will the boys escape the grip of the Vikings? 9781472904492
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non-fiction AGES
13+
WWii in numbers Peter Doyle Discover the truth behind the propaganda with this brilliantly informative, infographic guide to the real statistics. How many soldiers went to war? How many came home? How many civilians were made homeless? How many bombs were dropped, and where did they land? Clear illustrations of the war’s impact on individuals, whole countries, and the global, social and economic effects that would last long into peacetime. Paperback • 222 x 222mm • 224pp • 9781408188194 • £12.99 europe
AGES
AGES
13+
7-9
made on earth
a Bee in a cathedral
Wolfgang Korn
Joel Levy
A tale of globalisation, Made on Earth follows the incredible stories of the many people intertwined in the amazing journey of a red fleece manufactured in Bangladesh. Unpick ethical trading issues, encounter demonstrators in a Chittagong prison or discover the part played in the process by the powerful Dubai oil industry.
Prepare to be amazed and educated! A Bee in a Cathedral uses everyday objects and experiences to explain the scientific truths behind the unbelievably massive, the inconceivably tiny and the unfathomably complex. Learn why the universe is like a yo-yo, whether a spider can catch a jumbo jet and exactly what a bee in a cathedral has to do with science. Paperback • 222 x 222mm • 224pp • 9781408171820 • £12.99 Commonwealth (Australia/Canada/New Zealand)/Europe/Open Market
Covering social, political and geographical topics at Key Stage 3 and 4 but accessible for all ages. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 184pp • 9781408173916 • £6.99
the story of london
AGES
9-11
Jacqui Bailey The story of our capital featuring the famous people and dramatic events that have shaped the city. Facts, fun quizzes and cartoons bring events to life and cut-away drawings reveal London’s greatest and best-known buildings. Paperback • 280 x 195mm • 32pp 9781408133194 • £5.99
ace place Elizabeth Newbury
AGES
7+
This wacky series combines historical information with jokes, riddles and activities. Learn about all sorts of dark secrets, from hidden passageways to a history of toilets and mummies and burials. Colour illustrations and photographs Paperback • 148 x 190mm • 32pp
secret places
9780713651515 • £3.99
Dead and Buried 9780713651492 • £3.99
toilets
9780713651522 • £3.99
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non-fiction • HUMANITIES one Day Suma Din One Day follows fifteen different children from around the world through 24 hours with beautiful illustrations. Learn about the diversity of their different lives and cultures, and discover how time and time zones work, and what’s happening on one side of the world while the other sleeps. Extra material explains how we measure time and why we do it that way. AGES
6+
Hardback • 304 x 228mm • 32pp 9781408180235 • £12.99 Paperback • 304 x 228mm • 32pp 9781408180242 • £6.99
one hen Katie Smith Milway and Eugenie Fernandes
AGES
6+
Rochelle Strauss Illustrated by Margot Thompson
The perfect way to introduce children to sustainable development. It tells the story of Kojo, a young Ghanaian boy who uses a micro loan to buy a chicken, so he can sell the eggs to make money. Through hard work, Kojo soon earns enough to go back to school. Full-colour illustrations Paperback • 304 x 228mm • 32pp 9781408109816 • £6.99
If every known species on Earth were a leaf on a tree, that tree would have 1,750,000 leaves and humans would be represented by just one of them. Tree of Life is a dazzling introduction to biodiversity – the incredible variety of life on Earth. It shows how living things are classified, or organised, into five branches and how all of life on Earth is interconnected. Full-colour illustrations Paperback • 304 x 228mm • 40pp 9780713689723 • £6.99 Europe
if the World Were a Village
you can save the planet
David J. Smith Illustrated by Shelagh Armstrong
Rich Hough
A beautiful and unique book about the world’s population. It presents the whole world as a village of just 100 people. We soon find out that 22 speak a Chinese dialect and that 17 cannot read or write. Discover people’s religions, education, standard of living, and much, much more. Full-colour illustrations Paperback • 204 x 338mm • 32pp 9780713668803 • £6.99
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AGES
7+
Every day we do the same things – eat breakfast, brush our teeth, get dressed – unaware of our impact on the world around us. This book, produced in association with the Guardian, shows children how making tiny adjustments to these everyday things can make a REAL difference to the future of their planet. Full-colour photographs Paperback • 210 x 148mm • 176pp 9780713686883 • £8.99
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special times Take a special journey through life in the six major world religions. From the joy of birth to the grief of death, each Special Times book explores the beliefs and customs surrounding the significant times of a person’s life. • Written by experienced authors, and consultants • First-person accounts from both children and adults provide personal insights • Questions and talking points help children relate customs to their own experiences • Exciting, contemporary design with full-colour photographs Full-colour, full-page artwork • 258 x 190mm • 32pp Hardback • £11.99 Paperback • £7.99
AGES
7–12
a Journey through life in Judaism
a Journey through life in Buddhism
a Journey through life in hinduism
Laurie Rosenberg & Jane A.C. West Paperback • 9781408129647 Hardback • 9781408104354
Jane A.C. West Paperback • 9781408129654 Hardback • 9781408104330
Jay Lakhani, Seeta Lakhani & Jane A.C. West Paperback • 9781408129630 Hardback • 9781408104316
a Journey through life in islam
a Journey through life in sikhism
a Journey through life in christianity
Suma Din Paperback • 9781408129661 Hardback • 9781408103999
Gerald Haigh & Roop Singh Paperback • 9781408129685 Hardback • 9781408104347
Catherine House Paperback • 9781408129678 Hardback • 9781408104323
groundwork An overview of important contemporary issues for Key Stages 3-4. Groundwork delivers easy-to-access information and the background behind these potentially controversial topics in a lively and accessible way. Each book addresses key questions about pressing social issues. Hardback • 198 x 129mm £8.99 Europe
Haroon Siddiqui 160pp • 9781408127810 10 • UY • 7
James Laxar 144pp • 9781408127797
AGES
AGES
8+
hiding edith
12+
Kathy Kacer The true story of a girl sent to a small French town when Nazi power dominated before WWII. The town hid a children’s home and its Jewish residents. After the home closed, Edith experienced many other dangers.
Shelley Tanaka 144pp • 9781408127803 9.7 • UY • 4
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Includes original photographs. Written by award-winning author Kathy Kacer. Covers key elements of Key Stage 2. Black and white photographs Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 160pp • 9781408113653 • £6.99 4.8 • MY • 4 Europe
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Who’s Who in …? An indispensable source of information to support the study of biography. Each title contains biographies for 50 people who have made their mark on history. Colourful and accessible entries describe famous lives and legacies, including timelines, quotes, photographs and reliable, internet-linked lists of resources to explore. • CV-style entries present information in a unique and accessible way • Reliable and appropriate web links for each figure help students with independent research • Cross-links put each person’s work and achievements in context, and help to build a full picture of the history of each subject Colour photographs and graphics 249 x 189mm • 48pp Paperback • £8.99 Hardback • £12.99
exploration
science and technology
olympic history
Anita Ganeri Paperback • 9781408110911 Hardback • 9781408104293
Chris Oxlade Paperback • 9781408110904 Hardback • 9781408104262
Charlotte Guillain Paperback • 9781408110898 Hardback • 9781408104279
World religions
ancient history
art and Design
Anita Ganeri Paperback • 9781408110881 Hardback • 9781408104286
Anita Ganeri Paperback • 9781408110935 Hardback • 9781408104095
Jane Bingham Paperback • 9781408110928 Hardback • 9781408104309
tough Jobs
AGES
7+
AGES
7+
Helen Greathead Black-and-white illustrations • 198 x 129mm • 64pp Paperback • £4.99 Hardback • £8.99
Fighter pilot
gladiator
Knight
pirate
Experience life in the skies and learn what it takes to train. Paperback • 9780713677720 Hardback • 9780713677737 4.3 • LY • 1
Take lessons in gladiatorial combat and witness a real, live fight! Paperback • 9780713677713 Hardback • 9780713677744 4.1 • LY • 1
What is it like to live in a castle and just what do you need to be trained in? Paperback • 9780713677690 Hardback • 9780713677768 3.9 • LY • 1
Experience being captive on a pirate ship and maybe discover some treasure! Paperback • 9780713677706 Hardback • 9780713677751 4.3 • LY • 1
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What’s it like to be a...? Elizabeth Dowen and Lisa Thompson
AGES
13+
• Fun and inspiring careers information books to help 13 and 14-year olds make important choices • Behind-the-scenes tours of high-interest jobs • Snappy, easy-to-digest information and case studies supported by comprehensive guides to training and entry routes Full-colour photographs and artwork • Paperback • 230 x 160mm • 48pp • £9.99 Europe (excluding Motor Mechanic, Chef and Animator)
9781408114247
9781408128763
9781408128732
9781408128725
9781408105108
9781408105092
9781408105115
9781408128749
9781408128756
9781408114278
9781408105085
9781408114230
9781408105122
9781408105139
9781408114223
9781408114261
9781408114254
Instant Expert Paul Mason
Instant Expert takes the hottest topics and turns readers from novices into knowledgegurus. Packed with information, each book offers practical, hands-on advice from insiders – people who know the subject best! 210 x 148mm • 48pp Hardback • £10.99 • Paperback • £7.99
Bike mechanic
Hardback • 9781408142370 Paperback • 9781408142363
AGES
12+
self-Defence
Hardback • 9781408142387 Paperback • 9781408142394
survival skills
Hardback • 9781408142424 Paperback • 9781408142431
skateboarding
Hardback • 9781408142400 Paperback • 9781408142417
photo skills
Hardback • 9781408147207 Paperback • 9781408147191
motocross skills
Paperback • 9781408147214
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I’m Feeling … Lisa Regan
AGES
4+
A thought-provoking series that encourages children to deal with feelings, talk about their emotions, and cope with difficult situations in a positive way. • Difficult emotions and issues are treated seriously, sympathetically and constructively • Key links to the primary framework • Beautiful illustrations • A tool for parents, practitioners and teachers Hardback • 210 x 210mm • 24pp • £6.99
9781408171868
9781408171851
9781408171837
9781408171844
going up!
girls against girls
Jen Alexander
Bonnie Burton
This book addresses the most common worries children have about going up to secondary school in a positive, practical, humorous and imaginative way. Black and white illustrations Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 96pp 9780713669749 • £6.99
Being a teenager is hard work, but being a teenage girl is even harder! Packed with nononsense explanations and positive advice for both victims and “mean” girls, Bonnie Burton outlines how we can isolate the “mean” from the teen and find permanent and positive solutions to female bullying. Paperback • 210 x 139mm • 128pp 9781408148204 • £8.99 Europe
how 2B happy
split in two
Jen Alexander
Karen Buscemi
Practical, down-to-earth advice for children and their parents. How 2B Happy helps children to analyse their feelings and develop a positive outlook, through activities, quizzes, jokes and anecdotes. Black and white illustrations Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 96pp 9780713675597 • £6.99
From how to organise your stuff or making both houses feel like your home, to how to negotiate with your parents to get the things you need, Split in Two helps readers to deal with parents who live apart. A downto-earth, non-patronising approach to the important issues addressed. Paperback • 216 x 135mm • 120pp 9781408128152 • £5.99
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non-fiction
how to sound clever
NEW
Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 224pp • 9781408194560 • £8.99
how to sound really clever
Hardback • 198 x 129mm • 224pp • 9781408194850 • £9.99
Hubert van den Bergh Both How to Sound Clever titles explain the etymology of 600 key words people really ought to know, but haven’t had the time to look up in the dictionary. Each entry features an etymological description as well as useful example phrases for context. Anecdotes and witty illustrations make these books entertaining and will help the reader to boost their vocabulary. Useful for everyone to have to hand when they come across a word they should know, but don’t. Perfect for school libraries and reference shelves.
Who’s Whose?
a no-nonsense guide to easily confused Words Philip Gooden Who’s Whose? is an entertaining and straightforward guide to the most commonly confused words in English today, with real examples of good and bad usage. The Embarrassment Rating is included, together with an explanation of why the confusion happens and how to avoid it in the future. So if you mistrust (or distrust?) your spellchecker and want to maintain or improve your written English, this is the perfect companion for you. Perfect for school libraries and reference shelves. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 256pp 9780713682342 • £8.99
Whitaker’s almanack 2014 Whitaker’s 2014 is the perfect book to help get children interested in current affairs and general knowledge. The 2014 edition features new colour maps and infographics and many more charts. A great, traditional book that everyone should grow up with, as an introduction to everything in today’s world! Hardback • 228mm x 148mm • 1184pp 9781408193334 • £50.00
‘Whitaker’s Almanack offers an unusually compact, comprehensive and accurate source book’ Andrew Marr ‘A mighty work of reference’ Trevor McDonald OBE
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FICTION
Brilliant titles for the school library, classroom and recreational reading.
We offer exciting, engaging books to get kids reading and thinking, from best-selling authors such as Terry Deary, Geraldine McCaughrean, Jonathan Meres, Jean Ure and Tony Bradman.
Fiction for 5–7 & Reading Guides
page 36-37
Fiction for 7–9
page 38-44
Fiction for 8+
page 45-52
flash backs Fiction for 11+
NEW
page 53-55 NEW
Q
Q UICKSILVER
BLOOMSBURY EDUCATIONAL EDITIONS
Guided Reading 5-11
page 56-61
Fiction for Reluctant Readers 9-16
page 62-67
Poetry 5-16
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READING GUIDES
The Ultimate Book Guide
The Ultimate First Book Guide
The Ultimate Teen Book Guide
2nd Edition Edited by: Leonie Flynn, Daniel Hahn and Susan Reuben
Edited by: Leonie Flynn, Daniel Hahn and Susan Reuben
2nd Edition Edited by: Leonie Flynn, Daniel Hahn and Susan Reuben
With an introduction by Anne Fine A must-have guide to the best children’s books around – from classics to more recent titles. Recommendations personally written by many favourite authors including Anthony Horowitz, Jacqueline Wilson, David Almond, Celia Rees, Darren Shan and Dick King-Smith. Black and white illustrations Paperback • 210 x 148mm • 416pp 9781408104385 • £12.99
With an introduction by Julia Donaldson Everything you might need to help 0–7s with their first steps in reading. Covering board books and novelty books, through to classic and contemporary picture books, chapter books and more challenging reads. Special features and essays cover all aspects of the reading process – from sharing books with your baby to what to do if your child doesn’t like reading. Full–colour illustrations Paperback • 210 x 148mm • 320pp 9780713673319 • £12.99
With an introduction by David Almond. The only reference you’ll ever need, covering everything from classics to more recent titles, graphic novels to cult fiction. Personal recommendations from top teen and adult authors, including Anthony Horowitz, Meg Cabot, Philip Pullman and Jonathan Coe accompanied by a suggestion of what to read next. Black and white illustrations Paperback • 210 x 148mm • 480pp 9781408104378 • £12.99
FICTION FOR 5 -7
Rockets
AGES
5–7
Funny, lively stories for developing readers. Text is integrated with black and white illustrations throughout. Each set of books features the same characters, to build familiarity and confidence. Black and white illustrations Paperback • 212 x 145mm 48pp • £4.99
Stan the Dog
Rover
Mrs Magic
Mr Croc
Stan and the Major Makeover 9780713661415 2.6 • MY • 0.5
Rover the Champion 9780713652000 2.6 • LY • 0.5
Circle Magic 9780713653328 3.4 • LY • 0.5
Mr Croc’s Silly Socks 9780713650471 2.8 • LY • 0.5 World (USA)
Stan and the Sneaky Snacks 9780713661439 2.8 • LY • 0.5
Rover’s Birthday 9780713651997 2.9 • LY • 0.5
Crazy Magic 9780713653342 3.1 • LY • 0.5
What Mr Croc Forgot 9780713650488 2.9 • LY • 0.5 World (USA) Mr Croc’s Clock 9780713650464 2.7 • LY • 0.5
Scoular Anderson
Chris Powling & Scoular Anderson
Wendy Smith
Frank Rodgers
Wizard’s Boy
Little T
Space Twins
The Posh Party 9780713652239 2.8 • LY • 0.5
The Crown Jewels 9780713660548 3.3 • LY • 0.5
A Star is Born 9780713661088 2.9 • LY • 0.5
Motley’s Crew
The Potty Panto 9780713652246 3.1 • LY • 0.5
The Dragon’s Tooth 9780713660500 3.3 • LY • 0.5
Space Football 9780713661101 2.9 • LY • 0.5
Smudger and the Smelly Fish 9780713654608 3.2 • LY • 0.5
Crook Catchers
The Royal Roar 9780713660524 3.0 • LY • 0.5
Sun, Sand and Space 9780713661149 2.8 • LY • 0.5
Kevin and the Pirate Test 9780713654592 3.5 • LY • 0.5
Lizard the Wizard 9780713660487 3.4 • LY • 0.5
Time Travellers 9780713661125 2.9 • LY • 0.5
Captain Motley and the Pirate’s Gold 9780713654585 3.2 • LY • 0.5
Scoular Anderson
Karen Wallace & Judy Brown The Peanut Prankster 9780713651270 3.1 • LY • 0.5
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Wendy Smith
Margaret Ryan & Margaret Chamberlain
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FICTION FOR 5-7
The RSPB Bumper Book of Wildlife Stories Pat Kelleher, illustrated by Daniel Howarth Beautifully illustrated collection of wildlife stories, fascinating facts, puzzles, games and more – perfect for young naturalists! Hardback • 9781408178881 • 297 x 210mm • 96pp • £10.99 Paperback • 9781408178898 • 297 x 210mm • 96pp • £7.99
“A feast of animal facts for the young nature lover.” Irish Examiner For other RSPB titles see pages 18-20
Chameleons
AGES
5–7
First readers for children who are learning to read by themselves. Text is divided into chapters and illustrated in full colour. Full–colour illustrations • 212 x 145mm • 48pp • Paperback • £4.99 • Hardback £9.99
Paperback • 9781408124000
Paperback • 9781408114469
Paperback • 9780713689105
Paperback • 9781408123973
Paperback • 9781408130537
Hardback • 9781408124017
Hardback • 9781408114452
Hardback • 9780713688825
Hardback • 9781408123980
Hardback • 9781408130520
2.7 • LY • 0.5
3.1 • LY • 0.5
3.4 • LY • 0.5
2.9 • LY • 0.5
3.0 • LY • 0.5
Also Available • Paperback • £4.99 • Hardback • £9.99
Paperback 9781408100882 Hardback 9780713687514 2.8 • LY • 0.5
Paperback 9780713684223 Hardback 9780713684230 2.5 • LY • 0.5
Paperback 9781408109465 Hardback 9781408109472 3.2 • LY • 0.5
Paperback 9780713684179 Hardback 9780713684186 3.4 • LY • 0.5
Paperback 9781408100899 Hardback 9780713688160 3.5 • LY • 0.5
9780713676235 3.3 • LY • 0.5
9780713674217 3.2 • LY • 0.5
9780713677553 4.3 • LY • 0.5
9780713672534 2.6 • LY • 0.5
9780713667394 3.4 • LY • 0.5
9780713675771 3.3 • LY • 0.5
9780713664362 2.7 • LY • 0.5
9780713677522 2.8 • LY • 0.5
9780713675788 2.7 • LY • 0.5
9780713664416 4.4 • LY • 0.5
9780713664423 3.5 • LY • 0.5
9780713674224 3.5 • LY • 0.5
9780713673272 3.6 • LY • 0.5
9780713675962 27 • LY • 0.5
For more fantastic ÿ ction for 5-7s, see p.56-58 for White Wolves stories for KS1.
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Dick Whittington Clare Gifford The legendary story of Dick’s poor beginnings and his rise to wealth thanks to a clever cat. Includes the story of the real Richard Whittington. A classic London story, written by the 2012 Lord Mayor of London’s wife, and stunningly illustrated in full colour. Hardback • 9781408187616 210 x 210mm • 64pp • £10.99 Paperback • 9781408187623 210 x 210mm • 64pp • £5.99
Gunpowder Plot Ann Turnbull National Archives
September 2014
NEW
November 1605, London. Dark alleys are filled with the shadows of unknown figures and the air is thick with whispers and plots. Two girls stumble across a terrifying plan to destroy the House of Lords, taking countless lives along the way. Can they find out who is behind it? And will there be enough time to try and put a stop to it? Paperback • 9781472908476 198 x 129mm • 80pp • £4.99
Plague: A Cross on the Door
The Great Fire: A City in Flames
Ann Turnbull
Ann Turnbull
National Archives
National Archives
“In sixteen hundred and sixty-five there was hardly anyone left alive.” Sam was just a young boy when his master took him out of the orphanage with plans to train him as a shoemaker. When the plague arrives he finds himself nailed into his workshop home with only his dying master and pet dog Budge for company. Can Sam escape? And even if he does, will he be able to survive on London’s ravaged streets? Paperback • 9781408186879 198 x 129mm • 80pp • £4.99
“In sixteen hundred and sixty-six, London burned like rotten sticks.” Left alone and homeless by the Great Plague, Sam was lucky to get a job working for the Giraud family. When fire breaks out on Pudding Lane it’s time for Sam to prove what he’s really worth. If he can get out alive. Paperback • 9781408186862 198 x 129mm • 96pp • £4.99
For companion non-ÿ ction titles full of original documentation and imagery from the National Archives, see page 27.
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FICTION FOR 7-9
All titles on this page available.
DragonChild
Gill Vickery A girl raised by dragons must retrieve their stolen magical Jewels of Power in order to prove herself a true DragonChild. Thrilling fantasy adventure. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 80pp • £4.99
The Emerald Quest
The Topaz Quest
In their first quest Tia and Finn are faced with the power of the emerald that gives its owner control of all animals. 9781408174128 4.7 • MY • 2
The third book. Tia goes after the weather-altering magical topaz – but now the High Witches are on to her... 9781408188255
The Opal Quest
The Sapphire Quest
The second book. Tia goes after the jewel that gives its possessor the power to shift shape. 9781408176252
Tia is looking for the magical sapphire that can teleport its user, but that means facing the terrifying High Witch Skadi and her statues that watch…and move…and attack. 9781408188286
The Ruby Quest March 2014
NEW
Tia must steal the ruby with the power to stop time, but her greedy aunt, the evil High Witch Hyldi, doesn’t intend to let it go… 9781472904331
The Pearl Quest July 2014
NEW
Tia goes after the magical pearl with the power to heal, which is held by the last High Witch – her mother. 9781472904508
Story Collections
AGES
7+
Delightful collections of little-known fairy tales and folk stories, gathered from across Europe and the world. Stunningly illustrated in paper-cut style. 216 x 135mm • Hardback • £12.99 • Paperback • £6.99
Girls, Goddesses and Giants
The House of the Cats
Winter’s Tales
Lari Don
Maggie Pearson
Lari Don
Folk tales of heroines from all around the world. Girls take the lead and save the day in this gorgeous story collection. Hardback • 9781472903068 • 128pp July 2014 Paperback • 9781408188224 • 128pp
From magical to farcical, tender to terrifying – a fascinating insight into Europe’s varied cultures and traditions. Hardback • 9781408180075 • 176pp September 2014 Paperback • 9781408180617 • 176pp
A selection of folk tales from around the world. Find out how spiders invented tinsel, how the bear lost his tail and the wren brought fire to mankind. An anthology of the chilliest of tales from Asia, Europe and the Americas, stunningly illustrated in papercut style. Paperback • 9781472900166 • 128pp
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FICTION FOR 7-9
All titles on this page available.
Terry Deary’s Historical Tales
AGES
7–9
Funny stories full of subversive wit and sharp observations, brilliantly illustrated throughout. Historical Tales provide excellent support for History teaching at Key Stage 2. Illustrated by Helen Flook Black and white illustrations • Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 64pp • £4.99
Terry Deary is a publishing phenomenon, best known for his multi-million selling Horrible Histories series. He began his writing career with fiction for A & C Black; some of his earlier books are available as Black Cats (page 46).
World War I Tales The Last Flight France 1917 – the war in the air. An air observer is shot down behind enemy lines and meets the German flying ace, the famous Red Baron. 9781408191682
The War Game Flanders, 1914 - the German and British soldiers in the trenches make an unofficial Christmas truce, with carols and a football match. But the officers aren’t happy... 9781408191743
The Bomber Balloon November 1916 - the war on the Home Front. A German Zeppelin crashes during a raid on Essex. Can a constable and a schoolgirl round up the armed air crew? 9781408191651
The Pigeon Spy Flanders 1918 - the extraordinary true story of a pigeon that saved nearly 200 American soldiers. 9781408191712
ALSO AVAILABLE
Victorian Tales
Terror on the Train 9781408154090 3.9 • LY • 1
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The Fabulous Flyer 9781408154083 4.2 • LY • 1
The Sea Monsters 9781408154106 4.3 • LY • 1
The Twisted Tunnels 9781408154113
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FICTION FOR 7-9 ALSO AVAILABLE
Pirate Tales
The Pirate Queen 9781408128350 4.2 • LY • 1
The Pirate Lord 9781408128336 3.9 • LY • 1
The Pirate Prisoner 9781408128343 3.7 • LY • 1
The Pirate Captain 9781408128329 3.8 • LY • 1
The Sword of the Viking King 9781408122372 3.5 • LY • 1
The Eye of the Viking God 9781408122402 4 • LY • 1
The Hand of the Viking Warrior 9781408122396 3.5 • LY • 1
The Goose Guards 9780713689631 3.9 • LY • 0.5
The Fatal Fire 9780713689709 4.1 • LY • 0.5
The Grim Ghost 9780713689617 3.7 • LY • 0.5
Viking Tales
The Battle of the Viking Woman 9781408122389 3.6 • LY • 1
Roman Tales
The Captive Celt 9780713689600 4.1 • LY • 0.5
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Greek Tales
World (USA)
The Boy Who Cried Horse 9780713682168 3.6 • LY • 0.5 The Tortoise and the Dare 9780713682205 3.5 • LY • 0.5 The Town Mouse and the Spartan House 9780713682212 3.5 • LY • 0.5 The Lion’s Slave 9780713682229 3.6 • LY • 0.5
Egyptian Tales
World (USA)
The Gold in the Grave 9780713670011 3.8 • LY • 0.5 The Magic and the Mummy 9780713670035 3.5 • LY • 0.5 The Phantom and the Fisherman 9780713670042 3.5 • LY • 0.5 The Plot on the Pyramid 9780713670028 3.6 • LY • 1
Tudor Tales
World (USA)
The Actor, the Rebel and the Wrinkled Queen 9780713664287 • 4 • LY • 0.5 The Maid, the Witch and the Cruel Queen 9780713664324 • 4 • LY • 0.5 The Prince, the Cook and the Cunning King 9780713664409 • 3.5 • LY • 0.5 The Thief, the Fool and the Big Fat King 9780713664348 • 3.7 • LY • 0.5
Knights’ Tales The Knight of Silk and Steel 9781408106198 4.3 • MY • 1 The Knight of Spurs and Spirits 9781408106204 3.7 • MY • 1 The Knight of Sticks and Straw 9781408106211 3.9 • MY • 1 The Knight of Swords and Spooks 9781408106181 3.9 • MY • 1
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FICTION FOR 7-9
Space School Tom Bradman & Tony Bradman Luke, Yasmin and Yuri live on the Buzz Aldrin colony ship, crossing space to find a new home planet – and encountering computer viruses, crazed robots, warring aliens and reckless people on the way! Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 64pp • £4.99
Crash Course 9781408123775 5.2 • LY • 1
Blast Off!
9781408123799 5.1 • MY • 2
Bug Wars
9781408123768 5.5 • MY • 1
Ice Breaker 9781408123782 5.2 • MY • 1
The Mudcrusts Damian Harvey Meet the Mudcrusts! The exciting and hilarious adventures of an Ice Age family. Prehistoric civilization has never been so much fun. Black and white illustrations • Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 64pp • £4.99
Dirty Deeds 9781408113851 4.5 • LY • 1
Monstrous Mammoths 9781408113868 4.8 • LY • 1
Sabre-toothed Terrors 9781408113875 4.7 • LY • 1
Chief Troubles 9781408113837 5.1 • LY • 1
Weird Street Margaret Ryan Join Jonny on his bizarre, scary and extremely unusual paper round, where he bumps into a whole range of oddballs and mysterious neighbours. Black and white illustrations • Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 64pp • £4.99
The Curse of Captain Cross-eyed 9781408104392 4 • MY • 1
The Treasure of Mr Tipp 9781408104941 3.9 • MY • 1
The Mystery of Miss King 9781408104927 3.8 • MY • 1
The Riddle of Dr Sphinx 9781408104934 4 • MY • 1
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All Karen Wallace titles on this page available.
Karen Wallace’s Historical Tales Black and white illustrations Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 64pp • £4.99
Karen Wallace is an award-winning author of picture
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books, Beginner Readers, comic novels and teenage fiction. She also writes scripts for children’s television.
The Goose Pimple Bay Sagas
The Crunchbone Castle Chronicles The Comet of Doom Thrilling tale packed with facts about the Aztec world. 9781408114988 • 4.3 • MY • 1
9780713679731 • 4.4 • LY • 1
9780713679939 • 4.4 • LY • 1
9780713675535 • 4.4 • LY • 1
9780713675542 • 4.7 • LY • 1
Li Fu’s Great Aim
9780713679922 • 4.4 • LY • 1
9780713679915 • 4.5 • LY • 1
9780713675559 • 4.4 • LY • 1
9780713675566 • 4.8 • LY • 1
A tale of emperors and assassins. Full of fascinating facts about life in ancient China. 9781408104026 • 4.4 • LY • 1
Roman Tales
Comix
Ann Jungman, illustrated by Mike Phillips
Stories to develop reading ability among 7–9 year olds, especially boys. Visually compelling, these books use comic-style narrative divided into chapters. Black and white illustrations • 212 x 145mm • 64pp Henry’s Magic Powers Peter Utton Paperback • 9780713654066 • £3.99 • 2.5 • LY • 0.5 Joker Anthony Masters & Michael Reid Hardback • 9780713653250 • £7.99 3.1 • LY • 0.5 Yikes, it’s a Yeti! Karen Wallace and Michael Reid Paperback • 9780713658422 • £3.99 • 3.1 • LY • 0.5 Uncle Tom’s Pterodactyl Colin West Paperback • 9780713658392 • £3.99 • 3.9 • LY • 0.5
Tertius and the Horrible Hunt 9780713659634 • £4.99 3.8 • LY • 0.5
Twitta and the Ferocious Fever 9780713659627 • £4.99 3.8 • LY • 0.5
Arf and the Metal Detector Philip Wooderson & Bridget Mackeith Paperback • 9780713659153 • £3.99 • 3.1 • LY • 0.5
For more fantastic ÿ ction for 7-9s, see p.59-60 for the White Wolves guided reading programme.
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All titles on this page available.
Great standalone stories for confident and advanced readers.
Class Six and the Nits of Doom
No Stone Unturned
Sally Prue
Helen Watts
August 2014
NEW
Class 6’s teacher is a witch. That’s bad. The dancing skeletons and pterodactyls they can see in her eyes are worse. And nobody likes the snake in her desk. But worst of all are the witch-nits that get the whole class scratching. Then strange things start happening. The green glowing toenails. The antennae that pick up digital radio. And whatever it is that Rodney’s turning into… Paperback • 9781472904591 198 x 129mm • 144pp • £4.99
September 2014
AGES
9+
NEW
Kelly, a Traveller girl, is isolated and unhappy at her new school. Until the hot summer day when she meets Ben. Their school history project quickly becomes compelling. Strange puzzles are revealed. A dark secret of the local quarry comes to life. Kelly must bring the long-buried truth to light. And she will leave no stone unturned… By the Carnegie Medal nominated author of One Day in Oradour. Paperback • 9781472905406 198 x 129mm • 272pp • £6.99
The Thieves of Pudding Lane Jonathan Eyers
October 2014
Better Than Gold Theresa Tomlinson
NEW
London, 1666. Orphaned by the Great Plague, Sam is quickly recruited as one of sinister Uncle Jack’s children, and taught to steal. When a blaze at Pudding Lane bakery runs out of control they learn Uncle Jack’s schemes are far more evil than they knew. Running for their lives, can two reluctant criminals save an innocent life – and their own skins? Paperback • 9781472903181 198 x 129mm • 224pp • £5.99
November 2014
NEW
When Egfrid, an Anglo-Saxon prince, is captured during a raid, all seems lost. But instead of being killed by the fierce warrior Penda, he is to be brought up, as hostage and adopted son, in the court of his father’s worst enemy. A moving tale inspired by the Staffordshire Hoard. Paperback • 9781472907820 198 x 129mm • 160pp • £5.99
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9+
9+
The Ghost of the Trenches
The Finding of Freddie Perkins
Titanic: Death on the Water
Helen Watts and Taffy Thomas
Liz Baddaley
Tom Bradman, Tony Bradman
April 2014
NEW
As the Great War raged, and in its aftermath, people created hundreds of legends and stories round it, to speak of the sadness, the heroism and the deaths. This compelling, moving collection of ghost stories and mysteries comes from both sides of the conflict, from the haunted U-boat to the ghost of the trenches. Paperback • 9781472907875 198 x 129mm • 128pp • £5.99
Freddie Perkins has lost a lot. His mum, for a start, his friends and his home. Now he’s been dragged up to Scotland to live with his granny. But something is watching Freddie. Something that finds things that are lost... Extraordinary, moving story of bereavement and recovery, with an element of magic, by a hugely talented new author. Paperback • 9781408186084 198 x 129mm • 144pp • £5.99
“…addresses this issue (loss) with beautiful sensitivity and remarkable empathy.” Teach Primary
Fascinating fictional retelling of the events that led to the tragedy of the Titanic, based on documents from the National Archives. Billy jumps at the chance to take a job on the Titanic. He hates his dangerous job in the dockyard building the great ship – but what could be safer than working as a bellboy on the unsinkable Titanic? Then the ship strikes an iceberg – and Billy must find out how brave he really is. Paperback • 9781408155813 198 x 129mm • 128pp • £5.99 5.6 • MY • 3
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Winner of the Young Quills Award for Historical Fiction (Primary) 2013
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9+
AGES
Put Out the Light
9+
Terry Deary It’s 1940 and war is underway. In Sheffield, England, a brother and sister set out to solve a mystery, brazenly believing that the air-raid signals are only false alarms. In Dachau, Germany, two boys come up with a bold plan to bring an end to the war and help a Polish prisoner escape. But when the bombs falling on Sheffield become a reality, and the German boys’ plan hurls them unwittingly into the midst of the action, the children’s adventures swiftly become a terrifying fight to survive. Paperback • 9781408130544 198 x 129mm • 256pp • £5.99 4.4 • MY • 7
The Black Phone
The Skull
James Lovegrove
Christian Darkin
Seb and Frankie are unlikely friends who run an amateur detective agency. When the rich and gorgeous new girl at school becomes the victim of vicious cyberbullying, she comes to them for help. Can Seb and Frankie find out who’s responsible? An exciting mystery, with all the clues there for the reader – will you solve it first? Paperback • 9781408163337 198 x 129mm • 96pp £4.99
The story of a dinosaur’s skull, and how it affects the Marchant family from generation to generation, exploring key moments of scientific change. Whether seen as a sign of the devil, made a battleground between belief and enquiry, or used to make a quick buck, the skull changes lives over millennia. A riveting read that blends scientific and historical fact with drama and intrigue. Paperback • 9781408192979 198 x 129mm • 224pp • £4.99
Black Cats
AGES
Funny, exciting, or a little bit spooky, these are fast-paced stories with short chapters and illustrations throughout – purr-fect for newly confident readers and those building up their reading stamina. Black and white illustrations • Paperback • 198 x 129mm • £4.99 The Gorgle Emma Fischel 9781408174135 3.8 • MY • 2
Time and Again Rob Childs 9780713674200 4 • MY • 1
Bryony Bell’s Star Turn Franzeska G. Ewart 9780713671711 5.7 MY 3
Spook School Sue Purkiss 9780713662924 4.8 MY 2
Nightmare at Trowser’s Down Michael Cox 9781408113349 6.5 • MY • 2
Dying to Meet You Michael Cox 9780713685732 5.5 • MY • 2
Billy Angel Sam Hay 9780713688818 4.5 MY 3
Cry in the Dark Dee Shulman 9780713672503 4 MY 3
The Spoon of Doom Sam Hay 9781408123997 4.4 • MY • 3
Captain Codswallop and the Flying Kipper Michael Cox 9780713676303 5.3 MY 2
100% Pig Tanya Landman 9780713672480 3.8 MY 2
I Am a Tree Kaye Umansky 9780713678130 4 MY 2
The Gold-Spectre Elizabeth Arnold 9780713666557 3.9 • MY • 2
Footsteps in the Fog Terry Deary 9780713665734 3.9 MY 2
Planimal Magic Rebecca Lisle 9780713666564 3.6 MY 2
The Honourable Ratts Karen Wallace 9781408106228 4.4 MY 2
Ramsbottom Rumble Georgia Byng 9780713661736 4.8 • MY • 3
Bryony Bell Tops the Bill Franzeska G. Ewart 9780713668575 5.7 MY 2
B.A.S.E. Camp Rob Childs 9780713689624 4.7 • MY • 2
Under the Spell of Bryony Bell Franzeska G. Ewart 9780713671728 5 MY 2
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The Gods are Watching Caroline Pitcher 9780713668599 James and the Alien Experiment Sally Prue 9780713674576 3.8 MY 1 Changing Brooms Sue Purkiss 9780713668582 5 MY 2
Arf and the Happy Campers Philip Wooderson 9780713668568 4.4 MY 2
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Arf and the Tarantula Philip Wooderson 9780713672497 4.1 MY 2
Quirky Times at Quagmire Castle Karen Wallace 9780713665727 4 MY 1 Something Slimy on Primrose Drive Karen Wallace 9780713659924 4.8 MY 2
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Black and white illustrations • Paperback • 198 x 129mm • £4.99
Airlock Simon Cheshire
January 2014
NEW
Running on a Patchwork of Earth Jonny Zucker
George and his friends have won an incredible prize, the chance to visit the Berners-Lee space station for a special overnight trip. But after less than an hour, a devastating explosion rips through the orbiting platform, killing most of the crew and leaking almost all the air supply into space. All the evidence suggests deliberate sabotage, which means the terrorist must still be on board. Can George and his friends stop the saboteur, save the space station, and survive? 96pp • 9781408196878
April 2014
The Twins, the Ghost and the Castle
Dicing with Death
Paul Mason Two abandoned children make their home in a castle - which is haunted by the Duke of Wellington! The spook helps them hide from the castle’s caretaker. But when developers want to turn their home into a spa, everyone who loves the castle must band together to save the day. Ghostly fun. 96pp • 9781408176269
NEW
AJ is one of the best runners in his school – which is one of the best athletics training grounds in the world. He’s devastated when his parents suddenly move him to cold, wet London and he is faced with the school bully. When the bully’s father, a washed-up drinker who used to be a runner, takes an interest in AJ’s training, it might make all the difference – or it might just make things a lot worse. 96pp • 9781472905345
Beth Chambers Max was an ordinary boy... until he ended up as Death’s assistant! Now someone has worked out how to bring the dead back to life (which sounds great right up till it destroys the universe). Can Max stop the culprit in time? A darkly comic fantasy adventure. 128pp • 9781408180419
Bug-Eyed Monsters
Deadline
Jean Ure
Simon Cheshire
“Mr Snitcher is an alien! Pass it on...” Nobody knew where the rumour came from. Most of the boys think it’s a joke. But the more Joe and Harry think about it, the weirder Mr Snitcher starts to look. Is he really an alien? And how about the rest of the teachers? Laugh-out-loud school story with a sci-fi twist. 128pp • 9781408152676 4.1 • MY • 2
When Sam and Karen’s mum is dragged away by armed police, their whole lives change. With no clues apart from a cryptic message screamed as she leaves, the kids find themselves in a dangerous race against time to stop a bomb from exploding and save their mum’s life! 96pp • 9781408131107 4.8 MY 2
Winner of the Portsmouth Book Award 2012.
Leif Frond and Quickfingers Joan Lennon
August 2014
Leif Frond and the Viking Games
NEW
A wandering pedlar turns up in Leif’s village much to the delight of the Vikings of Frondfell. However, Leif seems to be the only one who feels there’s something not quite right about the small, wrinkly old man. Can Leif track down the pedlar when he disappears, survive flying inventions, and prove himself to be the hero he knows he is? Black and white illustrations Paperback • 9781472904539 198 x 129mm • 96pp • £4.99
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August 2014
NEW
Leif finds a rare opportunity to be a champion with the Midsummer Games. All he needs to do is compete with fully grown Vikings, keep the widow Brownhilde away from his terrified father, try and control his meddlesome granny and keep out of sight from his gigantic troll like sister! Black and white illustrations Paperback • 9781472904621 198 x 129mm • 96pp • £4.99
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Flashbacks flash backs
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8+
Flashbacks offer dramatic stories set in key moments in history. Strong characters and thrilling plots bring the past to life. Glossary and Historical Notes provide added teaching support.
Bring Out the Banners
Also Available • Paperback • £4.99 • Hardback • £8.99 • Teachers’ Guide • £12.99
Geoffrey Trease A thrilling story and accurate account of the Suffragette movement in the years before World War I. Paperback • 9781408191866 198 x 129mm • 144pp • £5.99 5.6 • MY • 4
Across the Roman Wall
Doodlebug Summer
The Copper Treasure
A Ghost-Light in the Attic
A Candle in the Dark
Stone Street
Casting the Gods Adrift
Mission to Marathon
Theresa Breslin Paperback • 9780713674569 • 4.9 • MY • 2 Melvin Burgess Paperback • 9780713649390 • 4.6 • MY • 2 Adèle Geras Paperback • 9780713674545 • 4.3 • MY • 2 Geraldine McCaughrean Paperback • 9780713674552 • 5.5 • MY • 2
Alison Prince Paperback • 9780713675795
Pat Thomson Paperback • 9780713674538 • 4.1 • MY • 2 Marilyn Tolhurst Paperback • 9780713647273 • 5.8 • MY • 2 Geoffrey Trease Paperback • 9780713676778 • 6.5 • MY • 2
Tudor Flashbacks
World War II Flashbacks
Victorian Flashbacks
Boy King
The Right Moment
Soldier’s Son
Robbers on the Road
Final Victory
Out of the Shadow
Blood and Ice
A Slip in Time
Blitz Boys
The Voyage of the Silver Bream
Teachers’ Guide • 9780713668650 • £12.99
Teachers’ Guide • 9780713668643 • £12.99
David Belbin Paperback • 9780713663181 • £4.99
David Belbin Paperback • 9780713654165 • £4.99 • 3.3 • MY • 2
Melvin Burgess Paperback • 9780713661064 • £4.99 • 5 • MY • 2 Hardback • 9780713661057 • £8.99 • 5 • MY • 2
The Eyes of Doctor Dee
Herbie Brennan Paperback • 9781408115046 • £4.99 Neil Tonge Paperback • 9780713654257 • £4.99 • 6.3 • MY • 2
Maggie Pearson Paperback • 9780713662061 • £4.99
Gunner’s Boy
Linda Newbery Paperback • 9780713678062 • £4.99 • 4.7 • MY • 2
Ann Turnbull Paperback • 9780713661989 • £4.99 Hardback • 9780713661972 • £8.99
Garry Kilworth Paperback • 9780713660791 • £4.99 • 4.8 • MY • 2 Margaret Nash Paperback • 9780713661019 • £4.99 • 4 • MY • 2 Maggie Pearson Paperback • 9781408115053 • £4.99 • 3.9 • MY • 2 Theresa Tomlinson Paperback • 9780713658521 • £4.99 • 5.2 • MY • 2
Short Stories
198 x 129mm • Paperback £5.99 • Hardback £9.99
My Kind of School
All in the Family
Inner City
A play with a difference, a school trip, and how it feels to be the new kid. A look at life in today’s primary schools. Paperback • 9781408100905 • 144pp Hardback • 9780713685060 • 144pp 4.3 • MY • 1
A collection of specially commissioned short stories celebrating the diversity of family life. Paperback • 9781408100875 • 144pp Hardback • 9780713685053 • 144pp 4.6 • MY • 3
A look at inner city life and its problems and challenges. Deals with crime, families in crisis and migrants as well as uplifting scenarios. Paperback • 9781408113776 • 144pp 4.1 • MY • 3
Edited by Tony Bradman
Edited by Tony Bradman
For more fantastic ÿ ction for 8-11s, see p.60-61 for the White Wolves guided reading programme.
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8–12
Edited by Tony Bradman
Chasing the Sun: Stories from Africa Selected by Veronique Tadjo
Traditional and modern short stories by African authors. A stirring insight into the continent and its storytelling tradition. Paperback • 9780713682175 • 128pp
For hi-lo ÿ ction for reluctant and struggling readers aged 9+, see p.67 for Wired Connect and Wired Up Connect.
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Alison Prince
June 2014
FICTION FOR 8-11
All titles on this page available.
NEW
A fascinating look at the brief reign of Richard III, told through the eyes of the princes’ nursemaid. What really happened to the princes in the Tower? Was Richard responsible – or has he been wrongly accused for centuries? Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 128pp 9781472904409 • £5.99
Bali Rai
June 2014
NEW
Amritsar, India, 1919. In a city on the brink of riot, can one boy make his way through the night, in the face of armed troops and bandits, and save his father? Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 160pp 9781472904362 • £5.99
Emma Barnes
June 2014
NEW
Megan, a working-class girl in 1950s Britain, wins a place at grammar school – but can she cope with a new town, a school where she doesn’t fit in and the return of her nearly-forgotten father from Occupied Germany? Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 128pp 9781472904430 • £5.99
Deborah Chancellor
October 2014
NEW
A boy who works for Elizabeth I’s spymaster Sir Francis Walsingham must decide if he can live in the dark world of torture and entrapment, or if he dares to attempt escaping the spymaster’s clutches. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 128pp 9781472904461 • £5.99
Lives in Action
AGES
A series of narrative biographies that recount the lives of some of the key figures in history, through battles, exploration, adventure and conquest. Page-turning, thrilling plots that read like fiction will keep the most reluctant reader hooked. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • £5.99
8+
Henry VIII Harriet Castor 112pp • 9781408113233 • 6 • MY • 4
Alexander the Great Martin Howard 128pp • 9781408126516 • 6.2 • MY • 3
Spartacus Tony Bradman 112pp • 9781408113356 • 6 • MY • 2
Cleopatra Valerie Wilding 128pp • 9781408124505 • 4.2 • MY • 2
Christopher Columbus Martin Howard 128pp • 9781408132654 • 6.3 • MY • 3
Elizabeth I Meg Harper 128pp • 9781408131190 • 6.3 • MY • 3
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AGES
Jenny Alexander The funny, warm and true-to-life adventures of animal-mad Peony and her family: reluctant agony aunt Dad, too-busy Mum, and drama-queen sister. Terrifically enjoyable stories, with a subtle and effective selfhelp message. (Jenny Alexander’s How 2B Happy is also available, p.33). Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 144pp • £5.99
9781408132876 4.9 • MY • 4
9781408132869 5.1 • MY • 4
Phoebe Nash
9781408152362 5.2 • MY • 4
8+
9781408152379 5.3 • MY • 4
AGES
Justin D’Ath Phoebe takes on kidnappers in the African bush and then has to solve a series of mysteries back home in Australia. Great modern girls’ adventure. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 128pp • £5.99 Europe/South Africa
8+
Phoebe Nash: Girl Warrior 9781408165676 • 128pp
Phoebe Nash: Detective 9781408165669 • 144pp 4.2 • UY • 3
Pilot and Huxley Written and illustrated by Dan McGuiness The hilarious cartoon adventures of two unlikely heroes battling aliens, zombies, hitmen, overdue video games and other terrors. Full-colour comic fun. Full–colour illustrations • Paperback • 230 x 160mm • 64pp • £4.99 Europe/Middle East/South Africa
Pilot and Huxley 9781408127643 • 2.7 • LY • 0.5
Pilot and Huxley and the Holiday Portal 9781408128602 • 2.4 • LY • 0.5
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FICTION FOR 8-11 Miniseries to get readers hooked on a story and looking for the next terrific title.
Factor 4
Extreme Adventures
Paul Mason
Justin D’Ath
Four friends become superheroes when they are exposed to a strange gas that gives them the powers of earth, air, fire and water. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 96pp • £5.99
Sam runs the gauntlet of the world’s scariest wildlife and some very dangerous people in his thrilling adventures. Non-stop action with an ecological theme. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 144pp • £5.99 Europe
The Awakening
Tiger Tiger
Can they come to grips with their abilities in time to extinguish a deadly bushfire? 9781408180679
The team takes a break from being eco-warriors to visit Bangladesh, but find themselves in the middle of a tiger-poaching ring. 9781408181850
Stadium School
9781408126448
9781408126455
9781408126462
9781408126479
AGES
9–11
AGES
8+
Stadium School is the place for aspiring footballers. It teaches its students everything about the sport, with its state-of-the-art facilities, top coaches and location in the grounds of a former football stadium. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 144pp • £4.99
Fletcher Smith Sports P.I. Sports, crime and adventure collide in these two thrilling cases from the files of Fletcher Smith’s Sports Detective Agency. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 176-208pp • £5.99 Europe/South Africa
Hot Prospect
Team Player
Long Shot
On the Spot
9780713688856 • 4.7 • MY • 3 9781408100806 • 4.9 • MY • 3
9+
9781408113844 • 5.2 • MY • 2 9781408100844 • 5 • MY • 2
9781408113585 • 4 • UY • 4
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9781408113592 • 4.8 • MY • 4
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AGE
10–14
Shakespeare Today The Shakespeare Today series captures the magic of Shakespeare’s text and sets it in an accessible and contemporary style • The series covers the ten plays studied at Key Stage 3 SATs level • Central themes and messages are presented in an accessible format • Narrative texts incorporate key quotes in a seamless way • Contemporary language is appealing to young readers Paperback • 198 x 129mm • £4.99
Henry V
Robert Swindells Battles and scenes of warfare are never far from the young King Henry. This gripping retelling brings to life the tumultuous struggle of the heroic young monarch as he fights to protect his kingdom and his life. 80pp • 9781408123966 • 4.9 MY 2
Julius Caesar Tony Bradman
Julius Caesar marks the last days of the Roman emperor, and the struggles of his assassins in a complex political and social world, where envy and ambition hold sway. 96pp • 9781408111543 • 5.2 MY 2
As You Like It Jenny Oldfield
Confusion reigns when half the royal court abandon their luxury lifestyles for the forest! A tale of love and feuding. 144pp • 9781408104736 • 3.9 MY 1
Much Ado About Nothing Jenny Oldfield
A classic comedy of love, lies and confusion set in a world of football legends and WAGs! 96pp • 9781408124024 • 4.3 MY 2
Twelfth Night Sue Purkiss
Enter a world of disorder and confusion. It’s a world where cross-dressing and mistaken identities wreak havoc. Will love win out in the end? Sue Purkiss brings a modern and lively touch to one of Shakespeare’s best-loved comedies. 96pp • 9781408110546 • 3.9 MY 1
Macbeth
Tony Bradman A very dark story, with almost a horror feel, where Macbeth is corrupted by ambition and power. The world of swords and warriors, witches and ghosts will appeal to boy readers. 96pp • 9780713679229 • 4.2 MY 2
Also Available
9780713681369 • 4.1 MY 2
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9780713677515 • 5.9 MY 2
9781408104712 • 5.1 MY 2
9781408104361 • 3.9 MY 1
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All titles on this page available.
Great standalone stories for confident and advanced readers. AGES One Day 12+ in Oradour Helen Watts On a hot summer afternoon in 1944, SS troops wiped out an entire French village. 644 men, women and children died that day. Just one seven-yearold boy survived. This book imagines what drove both the SS officer who ordered the massacre, and the child who escaped it. Hard-hitting and tense, this is a powerful and vivid account of how war came to a child’s village. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 240pp 9781408182017 • £5.99 Nominated for the Carnegie Medal 2014
My Brother’s Keeper Tony Bradman & Tom Bradman
April 2014
1914. An underage boy signs up for the army but life in the trenches is not like his dreams of glory. Can his fellow soldiers keep him safe – and can he protect them in return? Based on original sources from the National Archives. Paperback 198 x 129mm • 144pp 9781408196793 • £5.99 Companion non-fi non-ÿ ction title ‘WWI Unclassiÿ ed’ available – see page 27
Real Lives True stories – amazing lives
Narrative biographies of fascinating lives. Great, inspiring, exciting stories that tie into topics covered at KS3. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • £5.99
Alan Turing Jim Eldridge
NEW
AGES
11+
NEW
The mathematical genius and father of computing whose codebreaking changed the course of the Second World War. 96pp • 9781472900104
Noor Inayat Khan Gaby Halberstam
NEW
An Indian Muslim pacifist, working for Special Operations, who was one of the great Allied heroines of the Second World War. 112pp • 9781472900135
John Snow
Jack Challoner The Victorian doctor who revolutionised medicine by tracing a cholera outbreak’s cause. A thrilling tale of a medical hero. 144pp • 9781408178409
Harriet Tubman
Deborah Chancellor The inspirational story of Harriet Tubman: slave, abolitionist, nurse, suffragist. 144pp • 9781408178393
Boudica
Gaby Halberstam Iceni queen who defied the might of the Roman empire. 128pp • 9781408133927 • 4.7 • MY • 2
Winston Churchill
Harriet Castor Brave and inspirational war leader who was also a Nobel prize-winning author. 128pp • 9781408131176 • 6.8 • MY • 3
“This book – and all the others in the Real Lives series – comes recommended by us.” The Bookbag (on Alan Turing)
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FICTION FOR 11+
Bloomsbury Educational Editions A fantastic range of fiction for the classroom, covering a range of genres to meet the KS3 English Framework objectives.
Hardback • 198 x 129mm • 224pp • £6.99 Please visit: www.bloomsburyeducationaleditions.com
READING AGE
9+
Spilled Water
Refugee Boy
Themes: Growing up; Multicultural; Women’s Roles Sally Grindley
Themes: Multicultural; Citizenship/PSHE; Growing Up Benjamin Zephaniah
Set in modern-day China. When her father dies, Lu Si-yan, just eleven, is sold into domestic service by her uncle. Nearly two years will pass before she can get back home to her mother and brother.
Alem is on holiday with his father in London. He has never left Ethiopia and is excited. One morning, Alem finds his father gone, leaving a letter saying he will be safer in London. The story follows his fate dealing with the care system and court hearings.
9780713678857 • 5.7 • MY • 7
9781408109106 • 5.6 • UY • 10
A Gathering Light
Ophelia
Themes: Growing up; The Family; Multicultural Jennifer Donnelly
Themes: Death; The Family; Women’s Roles; Growing Up Lisa Klein
When Mattie Gokey is given a bundle of letters to burn she fully intends to execute the wishes of the giver, Grace Brown. When Grace Brown is found drowned the next day in Big Moose Lake, Mattie finds that it is not as easy to burn those letters as she had thought. And, as she reads, a riveting story emerges.
His name is Hamlet; her name is Ophelia. And if you think you know their story, think again. Because when bloody deeds turn the court of Elsinore into a place of treachery and madness, the young lovers will devise a plan for revenge—and for escape. Ophelia flees with nothing more than the clothes on her back…and one very dangerous secret.
9780713678888 • 4.5 • UY • 13 UK and Europe
9780713686135 • 6.2 • UY • 14
Small Steps
Tanglewreck
Themes: Growing up; Citizenship / PSHE Louis Sacher
Themes: Growing Up; War and Conflict; The Family Jeanette Winterson
Armpit and X-Ray are living in Austin, Texas. It is three years since they left the confines of Camp Green Lake Detention Centre and Armpit is taking small steps to turn his life around. Is he going to be able to stay out of trouble when there is so much building up against him?
A little way in the future, time is distorting. People are whirled out of their own time, never to return. In a house called Tanglewreck lives a girl called Silver and her guardian Mrs Rokabye. Silver doesn’t realise she holds the key to the time changes until she goes on the run to protect herself and an adventure unfolds.
9780713678864 • 4.2 • UY • 7
9780713686890 • 5.4 • MY • 11
Elsewhere
Stravaganza: the City of Masks
Themes: Growing up; Death; The Family Gabrielle Zevin
Themes: Death; The Family; Disability Mary Hoffman
A novel of hope, love and redemption told in a brilliant and unusual style. Liz is killed in a hit-and-run accident and her ‘life’ takes a very unexpected turn. At nearly 16 she knows she will never get married, never have children, and perhaps never fall in love. But in Elsewhere things carry on almost as they did on Earth except that the inhabitants get younger, dogs and humans can communicate, new relationships are formed and old ones, sadly interrupted on earth, are renewed.
Lucien, a 21st century boy, is dying of cancer. As he drifts in and out of consciousness in his hospital bed, he finds himself wandering the streets of Bellezza, a beautiful city filled with riches and danger. As he fights the disease his new life becomes increasingly real and he finds himself at the centre of an age-old battle between good an evil on the streets of the city ruled by the mysterious Duchessa. In the midst of Lucien’s confusion he encounters Arianna, a wilful girl intent on breaking all the rules.
9780713678871 • 4.3 • UY • 9 UK and Europe
9780713686111 • 6.2 • UY • 13
Face
Omega Place
Themes: Citizenship/PSHE; Disability; Growing Up; War and Conflict Benjamin Zephaniah
Themes: Citizenship / PSHE; War and Conflict Graham Marks
Martin Turner is the confident joker and leader of the ‘Gang of Three’. An accident in a stolen car leaves Martin unconscious in hospital. When he wakes up he realises that the accident has left his face severely scarred. Now, Martin is on the receiving end of people’s prejudices and his life has changed forever.
A young man runs away from home and into the arms of a radical organisation intent on upsetting the countrywide surveillance system that watches our every move. But are the people as principled as they would like Paul to think, and do they too have dark secrets lurking?
9780713686128 • 5.8 • UY • 10
9781408109090 • 5.3 • UY • 7
For hi-lo ÿ ction for reluctant and struggling readers aged 11+, see p.63-67 for Wired, Wired Up and Dark Hunter.
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FICTION FOR 11+
All titles on this page available.
Q
Q UICKSILVER
Quicksilver Brilliant, fast-paced stories with compelling plots, non-stop adventure and tons of style, at a manageable length. Perfect for newly confident or reluctant readers, as well as keen readers who need to fit books in between the other demands on their attention!
Dan and the Dead Thomas Taylor Dan talks to the dead - and helps solve their problems. But when he takes on the case of a teenage shoplifter, things spin out of control. Dark comedy-adventure. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 128pp 9781408154120 • £5.99 5 • MY • 3
AGES
11+
Dan and the Caverns of Bone Thomas Taylor Dan, accompanied by his ghostly sidekick Simon, is on a school trip to France when he gets mixed up in skulduggery down in the Paris catacombs. Can Dan save the living, help the unquiet dead, avoid getting himself killed – and do it all under the eye of an enraged French teacher? Brilliantly dark humour. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 160pp 9781408178164 • £5.99
Viridian
Venus Angel
Susan Gates
Susan Gates
A virus is turning people into human/plant hybrids called Verdans. Theirs is a beautiful, peaceful way of life. Until the rise of the Cultivars, led by Viridian, who turn the Verdan dream into a human nightmare... Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 144pp 9781408174111 • £5.99 4.4 • UY • 5
Jay is determined to find Toni, who was turned into a new and deadly breed of Verdan by the Cultivar scientists. But his search comes to an abrupt halt when he encounters an old enemy. Viridian isn’t dead. He’s changed. He’s underground. And he’s at the head of an army... Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 176pp 9781408186114 • £5.99
Twisted Winter
Warsuit 1.0
Catherine Butler
James Lovegrove
Stories for the darkest part of the year. A brilliant new collection of seasonal tales of tension and terror from authors including Susan Cooper, Katherine Langrishe and Frances Hardinge. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 160pp 9781408193044 • £6.99
Battle robot Warsuit 1.0 has been stolen - by a kid with an attitude problem. Lethal weapon. Teenage boy. Perfect match... Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 144pp 9781408151532 • £5.99 4.9 • MY • 4
“…genuinely outstanding examples of the horror genre.” Teach Secondary
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GUIDED READING
White Wolves
AGES
5–7
Hardback • £8.99 • Paperback £4.99 212 x 145mm • 32pp • Full colour illustrations
• All titles are written by best-selling authors, and feature fresh, contemporary illustrations • Full–colour illustrations and short chapters ease the transition from picture books to young fiction
Stories from the Great Religions LOWER ABILITY READERS
Siddhartha & the Swan
The Dinner of Smells
Andrew Fusek Peters
Humaira Rashid
When Prince Siddhartha sees a wounded swan fall from the sky, he tries to save it. But his cousin Devadatta, who shot the swan, wants to claim it as his own. Who is right? Can Siddhartha save the swan? Moving, simply told story of the early life of Buddha. Hardback • 9781408139479 Paperback • 9781408139462 2.7 • LY • 0.5
When a poor man stands enjoying the smells from a restaurant, its greedy owner charges him for the privilege! Can Nasruddin, the wise man, save him from jail? Lively retelling of a Muslim folk tale featuring the famous character Nasruddin. Hardback • 9781408155806
AVERAGE ABILITY READERS
Rama and Sita
The Guru and the King
Malachy Doyle
Bali Rai
Rama and Sita live happily in the forest until Sita is abducted by the demon king Ravana. Can Rama rescue her – and who is the little white monkey who offers to help? Retelling of a tale from the Ramayana. Hardback • 9781408139516 Paperback • 9781408139509 4.1 • LY • 0.5
Guru Hargobind and 52 princes have been unjustly imprisoned by the cruel King. The King says he will release the Guru, but the Guru refuses to leave without the princes. The King tells him he can take as many princes as can hold onto his clothes. Can the Guru find a way to rescue all 52 princes? Lively retelling of the well-known Sikh tale. Hardback • 9781408155745 3 • LY • 0.5
CONFIDENT READERS
Noah’s Ark
The Golem
Annie Dalton A lone boy and his puppy join Noah and his family in their crazy scheme. Can Noah build his ship in time? Will the animals come? Will the world really end? A powerful and emotive retelling of the classic tale. Reading guide available online. Hardback • 9781408139486 Paperback • 9781408139493 3.4 • LY • 0.5
Gaby Halberstam
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The Jewish people of Prague are under threat. So the Rabbi creates a golem – a giant clay man – to defend them. But the creature rampages out of control and the Rabbi must put a stop to it. Thrilling, evocative retelling of the classic Jewish myth. Hardback • 9781408155783 4.5 • LY • 0.5
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GUIDED READING
White Wolves KS1 Series devised in close consultation with the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education
AGES
5-7
• All titles are written by best-selling authors, and feature fresh, contemporary illustrations • Short chapters ease the transition from picture books to young fiction Full–colour illustrations • 212 x 145mm • 32pp • Paperback £4.99 • Hardback £8.99
Free downloadable teacher’s support FREE downloadable teacher’s notes for these six titles available on the title pages at www.bloomsbury.com
World Folk Tales
Familiar Settings
LOWER ABILITY READERS
LOWER ABILITY READERS
A Tiger for Breakfast
Stop, Thief!
Narinder Dhami
Meg Harper
A farmer is digging his field when a hungry tiger jumps out of the trees, demanding to eat him. Wouldn’t you prefer my pretty white cow? suggests the farmer, and the tiger agrees. When the farmer gets home, however, his wife has other ideas about how to outwit a hungry tiger… A retelling of an Indian folk tale. Paperback • 9781408126530 Hardback • 9781408126523 2.3 • LY • 0.5
Jed’s dad is a tap-dancing policeman. What could be more embarrassing? And when a picture of him appears in the paper, Jed hangs his head and wishes he had a different family. But when Jed’s dad catches a thief, Jed realises he should be proud of his dad – and that tapdancing is brilliant exercise! Paperback • 9781408122105 Hardback • 9781408119846 2.3 • LY • 0.5
AVERAGE ABILITY READERS
AVERAGE ABILITY READERS
Half as Big
Jack and the Jungle
Lily Hyde
Malachy Doyle
Medio Pollito, the littlest chicken in a big yard, has an opinion of himself big enough for two. When he goes to visit the king he ignores his mother’s advice. A tale of why we use chickens on weather vanes! Paperback • 9781408128411 Hardback • 9781408128428 3.2 • LY • 0.5
When Jack moves into a new house, it seems like there’s nothing to do. But when he loses his football over the garden wall, he meets Abbie, his mysterious next-door neighbour, who gives him a glimpse of the exciting world on the other side, which includes snakes and wolves and lions and giants! Paperback • 9781408122112 2.5 • LY • 0.5
CONFIDENT READERS
CONFIDENT READERS
The Hut that Grew
Don’t Forget, Lara!
Annie Dalton
Julia Green
When Princess Zena is told she must leave her spacious, luxurious palace to live in a tiny hut, she thinks it’s the end of the world. And the wise old man she asks for help just seems to make things worse! What is she to do? Paperback • 9781408126509 Hardback • 9781408126493 3.4 • LY • 0.5
Lara is always struggling to take the right things to school. She needs her sports kit one day, art things on another day, not to mention her lunch box! And with the excitement of her cat’s kittens that are due any moment, however is she going to remember it all? Paperback • 9781408122129 2.6 • LY • 0.5
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White Wolves KS1 (continued)
AGES
5-7
Free downloadable teacher’s support FREE downloadable teacher’s notes available for The Ugly Little Swan, The Princess and the He and Sleeping Nasty. Visit the titles pages on www.bloomsbury.com
Fairy Tales
British Folk Tales
LOWER ABILITY READERS
LOWER ABILITY READERS
The Ugly Little Swan
The Runaway Bannock
James Riordan
Lou Kuenzler
The newly born swan is not like the others – he’s small and brown and ugly. His brothers and sisters won’t play with him, the bigger swans bully him and even his mum and dad chase him away. Sad and lonely, he sets out into the big wide world. A year passes and he begins to think he will never find a friend. But then he sees some beautiful birds and something inside him changes... Paperback • 9781408122167 2.1 • LY • 0.5
A little old man and the little old woman live in Scotland. They have no money and nothing to eat but thin cabbage soup. When a goblin appears with a bag of flour, they think their dreams have come true. But this is not any flour... This is magic flour. The little old lady bakes a bannock, but this bannock is not any bannock. It runs away before they can eat it! Will this bannock ever be caught? Paperback • 9781408122136 2.1 • LY • 0.5
AVERAGE ABILITY READERS
The Princess and the He
The Flower King
Karen Wallace
Andrew Fusek Peters
Princess Jules is beautiful, intelligent and rich. What more could she want? The perfect prince, of course. And Princess Jules won’t settle for just any prince, so finding the right one is not that easy. Then a scruffy young man appears at the castle door in the middle of the night – surely he is not the answer? Luckily Queen Glitter has a special way of finding out who he really is... Paperback • 9781408122174 3.2 • LY • 0.5
A king is looking for an heir to his kingdom. He has no children and is at a loss for how to choose the next king. He consults the elders of the land, who suggest that flower seeds should be given to every subject. Whoever grows the best flowers will be king. The king is surprised. That is ridiculous! But the contest throws up a most surprising result... Paperback • 9781408122143 3 • LY • 0.5
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CONFIDENT READERS
Sleeping Nasty
Big People, Little People
Tony Bradman
Malachy Doyle
Prince Oscar’s parents have run out of money. So now he has to find a princess and marry her. But all the princesses in the land are already taken, or they don’t want to talk to him. Then Oscar discovers an enchanted castle, home to a gorgeous princess, and he thinks that his search may be over. Unfortunately, when the spell is broken, the princess is not what he bargained for. Paperback • 9781408122099 3.8 • LY • 0.5
King Iubdan, ruler of the Little People, believes he is the most powerful king in the world. No one dares to contradict him, but Ossian, the court minstrel, who has discovered the kingdom of the Big People. When the two rulers meet, it seems unlikely that they will ever learn to get on. Luckily their children have other ideas. Paperback • 9781408122150 3.3 • LY • 0.5
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GUIDED READING
White Wolves KS2
“Packed with impressive stories.” Times Educational Supplement
A brilliant series of storybooks and Teacher’s Resources offer a joinedup approach to teaching guided reading for Years 3, 4, 5 and 6. •
Books for each year group tie in with themes demanded by the National Literacy Strategy
•
Texts are specially commissioned and written in consultation with the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education
•
Each year group has three stand-alone titles and accompanying Teachers’ Guides to support guided reading lessons
AGES
7–8
Storybooks Black and white illustrations • Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 48–96pp • £4.99
Teacher’s Resources Teacher’s Resources include plot summaries and five lesson plans for all three storybooks in each year group. Photocopiable activity sheets solve the problem of ‘what to do next...’ Plus there are author interviews and suggestions for further reading. Black and white illustrations • Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 48pp
Year 3 Teacher’s Resource
LOWER ABILITY READERS
AVERAGE ABILITY READERS
CONFIDENT READERS
Stories with Familiar Settings Teacher’s Resource 9780713670257 • £15.99
Detective Dan 9780713668612 • 2.6 • LY • 0.5
Buffalo Bert 9780713668636 • 3.1 • LY • 0.5
Treasure at the Boot-fair 9780713668391 • 3 • LY • 0.5
Mystery and Adventure Stories Teacher’s Resource 9780713676815 • £16.99
Scratch and Sniff 9780713676327 • 3.6 • LY • 0.5
The Thing in the Basement 9780713676242 • 3.2 • LY • 0.5
On the Ghost Trail 9780713676808 • 3 • LY • 0.5
Myths and Legends Teacher’s Resource 9780713685206 • £16.99
Pandora’s Box 9780713684209 • 3.6 • LY • 0.5
Sephy’s Story 9780713682120 • 2.9 • LY • 0.5
Wings of Icarus 9780713684193 • 4 • LY • 0.5
Myths and Legends II Teacher’s Resource 9781408100851 • £16.99
Arthur’s Sword 9780713688153 • 2.6 • LY • 0.5
Hercules the Hero 9780713687170 • 3.9 • LY • 0.5
Beowulf the Brave 9780713688412 • 4.4 • LY • 0.5
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White Wolves KS2 (continued) AGES
8–9
Year 4
Teacher’s Resource
LOWER ABILITY READERS
AVERAGE ABILITY READERS
CONFIDENT READERS
Stories about Imagined Worlds, Science-Fiction and Fantasy Teacher’s Resource 9780713670233 • £15.99
Hugo and the Long Red Arm 9780713668407 • 4.2 • LY • 0.5
Live the Dream 9780713668629 • 3.7 • LY • 0.5
Swan Boy 9780713668414 • 4.4 • LY • 0.5
Stories that Raise Issues Teacher’s Resource 9780713676822 • £16.99
Taking Flight 9780713675948 • 3.1 • LY • 0.5
Finding Fizz 9780713676259 • 4.3 • LY • 0.5
Nothing But Trouble 9780713676792 • 3.1 • LY • 0.5
Stories from Different Cultures Teacher’s Resource 9780713685107 • £16.99
The Little Puppet Boy 9780713682137 • 3.7 • LY • 0.5
The Story Thief 9780713684216 • 3.9 • LY • 0.5
The Hound of Ulster 9780713681949 • 4.9 • LY • 0.5
Stories with Historical Settings Teacher’s Resource 9781408100868 • £16.99
The Queen’s Token 9780713688504 • 3.9 • LY • 0.5
War Games 9780713687507 • 3.8 • LY • 0.5
Outbreak 9780713688405 • 4.1 • LY • 0.5
AGES
9–10
Year 5
Myths, Legends and Traditional Stories Teacher’s Resource 9780713670240 • £15.99
The Path of Finn McCool 9780713668421 • 4.4 MY 0.5
The Barber’s Clever Wife 9780713668605 • 4.5 MY 1
Taliesin 9780713668438 • 4.6 MY 1
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GUIDED READING Storybooks • BW illustrations • Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 48–96p • £4.99 AGES
9–10
Teacher’s Resources • BW illustrations • Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 48pp
Year 5
Teacher’s Resource
LOWER ABILITY READERS
AVERAGE ABILITY READERS
CONFIDENT READERS
Playscripts Teacher’s Resource 9780713684261 • £16.99
Fool’s Gold 9780713681383 • 2.6 • MY • 1
Time Switch 9780713681352 • 3.2 • MY • 1
Let’s Go to London 9780713681512 • 3 • MY • 1
Stories from Different Cultures Teacher’s Resource 9781408112427 • £15.99
Granny Ting Ting Trinidad 9781408111567 • 3.1 • MY • 1
Ever Clever Eva Czech Republic 9780713688832 • 4.5 • MY • 1
Bamba Beach India 9781408108956 • 4.6 • MY • 1
AGES
Comparing Work by Significant Children’s Authors Short Stories
10–11
Year 6
Teacher’s Resource 9780713670264 • £15.99
Sky Ship 9780713670288 • 6.1 • MY • 2
Shock Forest 9780713670271 • 5.3 • MY • 2
Snow Horse 9780713670882 • 5.6 • MY • 3
Shakespeare Retellings Teacher’s Resource 9780713684254 • £16.99
Macbeth 9780713679229 • 4.2 • MY • 2
Romeo & Juliet 9780713681369 • 4.1 • MY • 2
The Tempest 9780713677515 • 5.9 • MY • 2
Comparing Fiction Genres Teacher’s Resource 9781408100783 • £16.99
Shadow Puppet 9780713688849 • 4.1 • MY • 1
Dark Eagle 9780713689044 • 5.4 • MY • 2
Space Pirates 9780713689051 • 5.3 • MY • 2
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RELUCTANT READERS Guard Dog
Hit It!
Philip Wooderson
Michael Hardcastle
Ryan’s bad day gets worse when the car is stolen and he encounters dodgy dealings and a ferocious guard dog. 9780713685718 3.4 • MY • 1
Scott and Kel are rival strikers for the same football team. What will it take to make them work together? 9780713686388 3.7 • MY • 0.5
Roy Kane – TV Detective
The Horror of the Heights
Steve Bowkett
Anthony Masters
The Kat-to-Bah diamond is stolen with no sign of a break in. Chief Mulholland needs Roy Kane to solve this mystery. 9780713686296 4 • MY • 1
Dean’s brother is a champion diver and his father manages the sports centre. Can he conquer his vertigo? 9780713686241 3.9 • MY • 0.5
Matthew’s Goals
Raven’s Revenge
Michael Hardcastle
Anthony Masters
Football obsessed Matthew is banned from playing by his mother. Is there anything he can do? 9781408122334 4.2 • MY • 1
Events take a sinister turn on Andy’s canoeing course on the Raven Rapids with an obnoxious instructor, a mad axeman and Andy’s recurring nightmares. 9780713686272 4 • MY • 1
Thirteen Candles
Cast Away
Moving the Goalposts
The Haunted Surfboard
Rob Childs
Anthony Masters
Sam is a star goalkeeper but struggles with schoolwork. Can he read his match report to the school without feeling humiliated? 9781408122341 4.2 • MY • 1
Jack sees a surfer in trouble and tries to help him. When he reaches the rocks he has gone. Is it the ghost of a drowned boy? 9780713686395 3.4 • MY • 1
The Listener
System Shock
Elizabeth Laird
Liam O’Donnell
Gavin’s grandmother is missing and snow is falling. His plans to watch football and see friends are forgotten when he finds footprints – will he be too late? 9781408122358 3.3 • MY • 1
In 2115, Daniel and Jack are stuck in their favourite Virtual Reality game with evil characters threatening deletion. Can anything save them? 9780713686258 4.5 • MY • 1
READING AGES
9+
Colour Graffix Full-colour graphic novels for reluctant readers, by well-known authors. Integrated text and illustrations, and cinematic devices create pacy stories. Full colour illustrations Paperback • 212 x 145mm • 80pp • £4.99
Goal-getter Michael Hardcastle When football fan Eddie’s talented brother falls ill, will he be accepted and become the team striker? 9781408122365 3.8 • MY • 1
Caroline Pitcher Six children are cut off by the sea, it’s the middle of the night and one of them is hurt. They have only themselves to blame. 9780713685725 3.1 • MY • 1
My Brother’s a Keeper Michael Hardcastle Carlo recommends his new stepbrother for his football team. Has he done the right thing? More than just goals are at stake. 9780713686289 3.5 • MY • 0.5
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RELUCTANT READERS
All titles on this page available.
Fiction for Reluctant Readers 9-16 Great, compelling short fiction for struggling and reluctant readers. With a high interest level to keep older readers hooked, and text carefully tailored to take the struggle out of reading.
Interest age
Reading age
Catch Up level
Word count
Wired Connect
9+
7
8
2500
Wired Up Connect
9+
8
9
5000
Dark Hunter
11+
7
8
1800
Wired
11+
8
9
2000
Wired Up
11+
9
10
5000
The Caves
12+
6
6
250
The Caves series
®
Dogs
NEW
Benjamin Hulme Cross In the future, convicted teens have a choice: life in prison or taking their chances in The Caves. Two teens are dropped onto a remote island along with a cyborg monster. If they kill the cyborg, they go free. If they fail, they die. Zak, the wild boy of the island, watches the Teens. Sometimes he helps them. Sometimes he doesn’t. This edgy dystopian setting and tough content make The Caves appropriate for ages 12+ with a reading age of 6. Illustrations on every page support the text and the series can be read in any order. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 32p • £4.99
May 2014
Lizard
May 2014
9781472901095
9781472901064
Lion
Snake
July 2014
9781472900999
Spider
June 2014
9781472900937
June 2014
9781472900968
July 2014
9781472901026
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All titles on this page available.
Dark Hunter
®
Benjamin Hulme Cross The Dark Hunter, Mr Blood, and his young assistants Edgar and Mary take on a series of terrifying mysteries, dealing with ghosts, vampires, werewolves and even weirder threats. Dark, scary and gripping, these are high-quality, fully accessible stories for struggling readers aged 11+. The stories can be read in any order and are suitable for a reading age of 7+. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 64p • £5.99
House of Memories
Ship of Death
The Stone Witch
Mary and Edgar must confront a demonic terror from their forgotten childhood. 9781408180518
A murderous haunted ship poses a deadly threat. 9781408180853
Mr Blood triggers a witch’s curse that starts to turn everyone around to stone. 9781408180648
The Marsh Demon
The Red Thirst
The Wolf Trap
A demon is taking the village’s children. If Mr. Blood can’t stop it, Edgar and Mary will be next! 9781408180709
The Dark Hunter is called to eliminate a vampire, but it’s Edgar who ends up facing the monster. 9781408180921
The hunters are called on to trap a werewolf – but they soon suspect all is not as it seems. 9781408190570
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Wired
RELUCTANT READERS ®
Developed in association with Catch Up, Wired and Wired Up are perfect for struggling readers aged 11-14. A high-interest, low reading age series that offers exciting stories by top authors. Wired titles are all graded at Catch Up literacy level 9 (reading age 8). Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 2,000 words • 64pp • £5.99
READING AGES
8+
INTEREST AGES
11+
Catch Up is a not-for-profit charity which aims to address the problem of underachievement that has its roots in literacy and numeracy difficulties.
Drawing a Veil
Beast Hunter
Lari Don
Kathryn White
Ellie and Amina are best friends. But when Amina decides to start wearing the hijab, it attracts the attention of the bullies. Now Ellie’s loyalties are being tested. Does it matter if best friends have different beliefs? Is she ready to stand up for Amina? A thought-provoking story about friendship, culture and modern life. 9781408155592 • 3.3 • MY • 0.5
Everyone knows the flooded quarry is dangerous. But when Jake spots the tail of a huge reptile disappearing into the undergrowth, nobody believes him! He needs to get proof before anyone will take him seriously. And that means hunting the beast himself… 9781408142653 • 3.5 • MY • 0.5
Zero to Hero
Death Match
Seb Goffe
Andy Croft
Will is football mad, but he’s the shortest boy in the year, and one of the slowest. He knows his skills at passing and ball control could make up for his lack of size and strength, but the team coach is only interested in speed and strength. Will he ever get a chance to show what he can do? 9781408155608 • 4.4 • MY • 0.5
During the Nazi occupation of Ukraine, a match was set up between Dynamo Kiev’s players and a German side. Kiev won. And the next match, and the next. Until the half-starved players faced an international-calibre German side, under the threat of execution if they didn’t let the occupiers win. 9781408142639 • 3 • MY • 0.5
Pitch Dark
Run, Jimmy, Run
Robert Dodds
Malachy Doyle
All David wants to do is be the goalie on the school team like he was before. But Nick, the current goalie, has killed off any hope of that. Walking home one night, David meets a stranger who will change his life forever. But will David’s football dream turn into a living nightmare? 9781408155738 • 4 • MY • 0.5
Jimmy can’t stand Dax’s bullying any longer. He steals £150 from his father and runs away. But Dax is on the same train – and he sees the money. Now Jimmy and Dax are locked in a frantic chase. Can Jimmy run fast enough? 9781408142592 • 2.3 • MY • 0.5
Dead Wood
The Haunted Mobile
Andy Croft
Robert Dodds
Holly’s family move to the old house so her dad can do his job: bulldozing the ancient trees to make way for a housing estate. But there’s something haunting the old house. Something old, and angry, that doesn’t want the trees cut down. Something alive... 9781408163351 • 3.2 • MY • 0.5
Jake’s mobile is going wrong. It’s sending weird texts to his friends. Then they start appearing on his phone – from himself. Then the voice messages begin. A girl is trapped in a storm drain, begging him for help. Finally he gets a live call from her – but is it already too late? 9781408142585 • 3.4 • MY • 0.5
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All titles on this page available.
Wired Up
READING AGES
Wired Up is the perfect next step for struggling readers aged 11+. Slightly longer but still completely accessible, these books are all graded at Catch Up literacy level 10. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 5,000 words • 80pp • £5.99
9+
INTEREST AGES
11+
®
Dark Water
Begging Letter
Cindy Jefferies
Judy Waite
Sarah is a superb synchronised swimmer with a good chance of getting on the Olympic team. Her classmates think that her demanding sport is ridiculous and she becomes the target of mockery. But everything changes when she’s the only one who can save a life … 9781408156513 • 4 • MY • 1
Connie doesn’t stand a chance with Josh – not when he worships Megan. Fed up, she writes a letter to the universe asking for Josh to fall in love with her, and for Megan’s hair to fall out. But when her wishes come true, Connie is consumed with guilt. How can she put things right? 9781408142646 • 3.5 • MY • 1
Man About the House
Seconds Out
C.A Plaisted
Dan Tunstall
Jeza lives with his mum and teenage sister. His dad is preoccupied with his new girlfriend and toddler daughter. Jeza feels frustrated at the lack of boy’s stuff in his life - he needs dad time too. But can he get Dad to listen, and how can he explain that he needs a dad in his life without hurting his mum? 9781408156544 • 2.3 • MY • 1
Andy’s the school hard man. He likes a scrap, loves his tough reputation. But he’s going to lose his girlfriend and his future if he can’t sort himself out. Can Andy swap fighting for boxing – and maybe earn some real respect? 9781408152706 • 3 • MY • 1
Petrify
Is There Anybody There?
Beth Chambers
Maggie Pearson
Everyone knows that you don’t go into Ma Jessop’s woods. Everyone but new boy Josh. He’s not scared by spooky stories about a wild old witch who drinks human blood. To prove his point to Ella and her friends, Josh goes into the quarry at the heart of the woods and steals a souvenir. But suddenly, terrible things start to happen … 9781408152690 • 3.6 • MY • 1
Four kids get bored of scary videos at Hallowe’en - so they make up details about a fake ‘ghost’ to see if their collective imaginations will create messages from it on a Ouija board. It’s just a bit of fun - but the messages start to come. And then so do the accidents… and the haunting … 9781408142615 • 2.9 • MY • 1
Breaking the Rules
Kidnap
Maxine Linnell
Chris Powling
Mo hates her new school and her new town. She has no friends and home life is awful. So when a nice guy friends her on Facebook, she’s happy to accept. His messages keep her going while life just gets worse. Then he invites her to meet him. And Mo decides to take a risk ... 9781408152713 • 2.8 • MY • 1
Adam and Daisy, a billionaire’s children, are kidnapped along with Leo, the son of one of their staff. The three kids must work together to escape their brutal captors – but soon Adam starts to wonder if the kidnapping was an inside job ... 9781408142608 • 3.2 • MY • 1.2
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Wired Connect READING AGES
7+
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Books for struggling readers aged 9+. Great, ageappropriate content with accessible length and language. Developed in association with Catch Up. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 2,500 words • 64pp • £5.99
READING AGES
Wired Up Connect
8+
Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 5,000 words • 80pp • £5.99
Shadow Snatcher
The Wolf Cupboard
Lou Kuenzler
Susan Gates
Aiden and his little sister Eva are home alone on Halloween. When a stranger dressed up as Death rings the doorbell, Aiden’s not fooled. He knows it’s only Uncle Tony, and lets him straight in.
Leon is supposed to be looking after his little brother Danny when he starts big school. But some kids tell Danny that there’s a wolf in the cupboard and now he won’t go back to school. Can Leon sort out his crazy brother without getting in trouble with Mum – or looking like an idiot in front of gorgeous Lily Mae? 9781408155028 • 3.1 • MY • 1
But it’s not Uncle Tony at all… 9781408154854 • 2.4 • MY • 0.5
Attack of the Killer Frogs
Hot-Shot Harry
Peter Clover
Rob Childs
A family’s holiday cottage seems like paradise. But something strange has leaked out of the nearby genetic research lab. When Ellie tells her parents about being attacked by a gigantic fanged frog they think she’s making it up, but soon the family’s cottage is under siege – by frogs!
Harry is the star of Gateway Fives, a mixed five-a-side soccer team. They’ve made it through to the County tournament, but Harry’s ego starts to cause problems within the team. When Harry has to choose between the team and his own image, will he do the right thing? 9781408142622 • 3.8 • MY • 1
9781408152683 • 3 • MY • 0.5
Rainbow Boots
Planet Hell
Chris Powling
Joan Lennon
Denzil is desperate for a pair of Rainbow Boots. Since his mum won’t buy them, he pretends he’s got a special hand-made pair on order, and soon he’s caught in a web of lies.
Sam Black is a Miner, doomed to spend his life working underground on Planet Hell...until he dares to explore the surface world.
9781408174081 • 3.1 • MY • 0.5
Sci-fi adventure. 9781408154779 • 3.4 • MY • 1
Big Shot
Jenny Greenteeth
Sean Callery
Julia Jarman
Two awkward boys are always getting in trouble – until they discover unexpected talents for athletics.
A girl is obsessed with the local legend of Jenny Greenteeth, a child-catching monster that dwells in the pond. Soon her obsession becomes a danger to her family.
Sports comedy. 9781408174098 • 3.1 • MY • 0.5
Horror. 9781408174104 • 2.7 • MY • 1
Winner of the Portsmouth Book Award 2013.
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POETRY
AGES
AGES
My Rhino Plays the Xylophone Graham Denton
August 2014
Stars in Jars Chrissie Gittins
NEW
A collection of hilarious poems for children, on topics from sport to family to TV to aliens, and a lot of silliness thrown in. A brilliant book to get young readers enjoying poetry, and a great resource for teachers looking for poems that kids will love to learn by heart. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 96pp 9781472904560 • £4.99
New poems and old favourites, some funny and some serious. Great for anyone who loves words and what they can do. A selection to get children thinking, reading and rhyming. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 128pp 9781472904560 • £6.99
“She is one of the best children’s poets currently writing and visiting schools.” Pie Corbett
AGES
4-6
Roger Stevens A captivating series of poems for younger readers bridging the gap between nursery rhymes and more challenging poetry. Wonderful characters create a vivid picture of a school with all of its unusual goings-on. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 64pp 9781408125045 • £3.99
A Million Brilliant Poems (Part One)
AGES
8+
Chosen by Roger Stevens Every anthology has one or two poems that seem to shout out ‘Hey! I’m the best. Read me again. Learn me by heart. Love me.’ So here, for the first time, are all of those poems collected together – from some of the finest poets in the land. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 112pp 9781408123942 • £4.99
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Don’t Poke a Worm till it Wriggles
NEW
February 2014
On My Way to School I Saw a Dinosaur
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7+
7+
Celia Warren
March 2014
NEW
A delightful collection of poems for children, all about worms. It includes various poetic forms, worm-related parodies of nursery rhymes, wormy proverbs, and lots more. With lots of fun and just a little environmental consciousness thrown in, this is a charming collection. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 64pp 9781472900234 • £4.99
Off by Heart Roger Stevens
AGES
7+
A wonderful collection of poems that are easy to remember and perfect to recite out loud. New, modern and classic poems, ranging from very short to long. The book also includes tips for readers, teachers and parents on how to memorise poems and on performing them out loud. Perfect for the memorising and performance elements in the new primary National Curriculum. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 96pp 9781408192948 • £5.99
What Rhymes with Sneeze? Roger Stevens
AGES
7+
Packed with fantastic rhymes and all kinds of verse, this great collection takes the reader on a rhyming, rhythmic journey to discover just how much fun messing about with rhymes can be. Includes a section on how to write your own rhyming poems! Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 80pp 9781408155769 • £4.99
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POETRY Sun Time Snow Time
AGES
8+
Grace Nichols
Graham Denton
AGES
8+
An edition of Grace Nichols’ first two collections of poetry for children, Everybody Got a Gift and Come on into my Tropical Garden. Grace Nichols won the Commonwealth Poetry Prize and is a very highly regarded and muchstudied poet. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 128pp 9781408193006 • £6.99
A lively, humorous collection of medal-winning sports poems that children will love. From not quite Olympic sports to unlikely records, this book has it all! Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 96pp 9781408131497 • £4.99
How to Turn Your Teacher Purple!
My Cat is in Love with the Goldfish and Other Loopy Love Poems
James Carter
AGES
8+
A collection of poems that bring out the entertaining aspects of science – from the big bang to incredible inventions to the creepiest creatures. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 96pp 9781408126486 • £4.99
Let’s Recycle Grandad Chosen by Roger Stevens
AGES
8+
Another irresistible collection of brilliant poems from Roger Stevens to make you laugh, cry and feel green. Black and white illustrations Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 96pp 9780713688511 • £3.99
Does Your Face Fit? Chosen by Roger Stevens
AGES
8+
Chosen by Graham Denton A refreshing take on one of poetry’s perennial themes with tongue twisters, limericks, epitaphs, haiku, love songs and wonderfully witty wordplay throughout. A truly original and engaging book that kids will find impossible to resist. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 96pp 9781408115596 • £3.99
The Secret Life of AGES Pants and other 8+ Brilliant New Poems Chosen by Roger Stevens Five themed chapters - poems to make you laugh, to drive you mad, to make you sick, to scare you, and thoughtful/serious or sad poems. And with a title containing the magic ‘p’ word, how can kids resist...? Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 96pp 9780713676310 • £3.99
AGES
11+
Published in association with nasen, this collection homes in on topics close to teenage hearts – unrequited love, isolation, unfairness, prejudice, and just not fitting in. Funny, moving and thoughtprovoking, this unique collection features some of the best poets around. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 80pp 9781408149508 • £4.99 nasen is the leading UK professional association embracing all special and additional educational needs and disabilities. A payment will be made to nasen for every copy sold.
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The RSPB Anthology of Wildlife Poetry Chosen by Celia Warren From birds, mammals and fish to trees, flowers and insects, the richness of British nature is explored through a stunning collection of the very best in wildlife poetry. Hardback • 254 x 189mm • 160pp 9781408131183 • £16.99
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Developing Literacy The CD-ROM offers total flexibility – activities can be printed or photocopied for independent use, edited to personalise learning for individual pupils and classes, saved to a school’s network or learning platform and displayed on a whiteboard for whole-class teaching.
Each book contains more than 50 fun and engaging activities to support literacy teaching, plus the whole book on CD-ROM. • Activities and teachers’ notes guaranteed to appeal to fans of the Developing series • Rigorous coverage of the teaching objectives of the Primary Framework for literacy
Black and white illustrations CD and Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £19.99
• All pages are photocopiable and printable for minimal teacher preparation
Clear instructions and layout enable children to work independently.
Spread from Developing Literacy
Name clapping • Read the names. • Clap for each beat. • Write the number of claps.
• Make new words from the base words . • Use any of these. Beginnings
re
is a former primary school teacher, lecturer in primary education and OFSTED inspector and bestselling education author.
Attractive illustrations enliven topics and spark children’s enthusiasm.
Key words and numbers are highlighted.
Word maker: 2
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Christine Moorcroft
Endings
un
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Base word
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2 Anna
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An na
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New words
Andrew
Salim
James
Christopher
Angela
Alice
Rosemary
Benjamin
Sita
Max
Amy
Elizabeth
sharp use agree open excite fill
An open extension activity on every sheet, for children who work more quickly.
NOW TRY THIS!
• Make the longest words you can from these. move
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place
like
Teachers’ note Remind the children of the prefixes and suffixes they have used for changing the meanings of words and of the ways in which some base words are changed: for example, doubling the last letter, changing y to i or dropping the final e. Model how to make several different words from a base word: settle (unsettle, settled, settling, settlement), fit (unfit, refit, fitted, fitting, fitter).
• Clap the name of a fairytale character
Teachers’ note Begin by clapping the syllables of the children’s names as you say them. Invite the children to join in. Then clap a name but do not say it. Ask the children to hold up their hand if it could be their name.
100% New Developing Literacy Word: Recognition and Spelling Ages 6–7 © A & C BLACK
Homophone hints Speech bubbles offer useful hints and reminders.
• Circle the correct words.
We took turns to read allowed/aloud to the class. What did you see?
Spread from Developing Literacy
Text size is appropriate to reading age.
Concise teaching notes show how to use the activities – especially helpful for teaching assistants or parent helpers.
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My grandad is going bald/bawled.
A peddler walks about selling goods.
Let’s wring the washing.
It was a misty day.
have in as a prefix. • Decide which words can have out as a prefix. • Write the new words on the Venn diagram.
Use a dictionary.
Word-bank
break building cast
come dated doors
going grow land
let line look
mate put side
in
sole spoken wit
out
We mist/missed the bus.
income outcome
They went down a coal mine.
She gave a sigh and went outside.
The men mined/mind for coal. She threw a ball to the corgi.
The teacher sighed/side as she looked at the messy work.
The queen sat on her throne/thrown.
• Write sentences using these homophones. weather whether check cheque
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The two armies fought/fort at the fougth/fort.
I rung/wrung the water out of the dishcloth.
I guessed/guest who was at the door. NOW TRY THIS!
Armies fight battles.
We are going to hire/higher a caravan for our holiday.
The first seen/scene of the play was set in a cave.
A guest was ringing the bell.
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• Decide which words in the word-bank can
The clues will help you to check the spellings.
To bawl is to shout.
The pedals/peddles on my bike are red.
100% New Developing Literacy Word: Recognition and Spelling Ages 6–7 © A & C BLACK
In and out
There is a high mountain nearby.
Allow me to help.
Each book focuses on one area of the curriculum and one year group.
for a friend to guess. • Write the name.
arrange
cereal serial flower flour
Teachers’ note Read the sentence to the children, replacing allowed/aloud with let and ask if it makes sense. Point out that the spelling in the clue shows where one of the words comes from and might not be the correct one in the sentence.
100% New Developing Literacy Word: Structure and Spelling Ages 8–9 © A & C BLACK
NOW TRY THIS!
• Choose three words that can have either in or out as a prefix.
• Write their meanings.
Teachers’ note Use the completed examples to demonstrate that some words can be prefixed by either in- or out-. Use either building or cast as an example of a word that only makes sense with one of the prefixes. Ask the children whether the prefix in- always gives the opposite meaning to the prefix out-.
100% New Developing Literacy Word: Structure and Spelling Ages 8–9 © A & C BLACK
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TEACHER RESOURCES • LITERACY Word Develops reading and spelling, from using the building blocks of phonic knowledge to reading fluently and spelling irregular words.
Word Recognition and Spelling 9781408100677
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Ages 4–5
9781408100660
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Ages 5–6
9781408100653
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Ages 6–7
Ruth Misljen, Undy Primary School
Word Structure and Spelling 9781408100646
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Ages 7–8
9781408100639
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Ages 8–9
9781408100622
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Ages 9–10
9781408100684
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Ages 10–11
I was impressed with the ease at which I could customise the CD for the ability of the pupils, in order to make it appropriate for the ages and abilities in my class.
Speaking and Listening Explore and enjoy language and communication through dance, songs, rhymes, games, stories and familiar scenarios. 9781408113202 • Ages 4–5 9781408113219 • Ages 5–6 9781408113165 • Ages 6–7 9781408113172 • Ages 7–8 9781408113189 • Ages 8–9 9781408113134 • Ages 9–10 9781408113196 • Ages 10–11
Sentence Structure and Punctuation Vary and adapt sentence structures, use a range of punctuation and convey meaning through grammatically accurate and correctly punctuated sentences. 9780713684353 • Ages 4–5 9780713684544 • Ages 5–6 9780713684551 • Ages 6–7 9780713684568 • Ages 7–8 9780713684575 • Ages 8–9 9780713684582 • Ages 9–10 9780713684599 • Ages 10–11
Understanding and Responding to Texts Help children to read independently, to respond imaginatively to texts, and to evaluate writers’ purposes and viewpoints. 9780713684339 • Ages 4–5 9780713684605 • Ages 5–6 9780713684612 • Ages 6–7 9780713684629 • Ages 7–8 9780713684636 • Ages 8–9 9780713684643 • Ages 9–10 9780713684650 • Ages 10–11
Creating and Shaping Texts Write independently and creatively for purpose, pleasure and learning. Pupils use and adapt a range of forms, make stylistic choices, and learn to use structural and presentational features for meaning and impact. 9781408100370 • Ages 4–5 9781408100363 • Ages 5–6 9781408100356 • Ages 6–7 9781408100349 • Ages 7–8 9781408100332 • Ages 8–9 9781408100325 • Ages 9–10 9781408100387 • Ages 10–11
I would recommend this resource as a good support for Literacy.
Hilary Jones, Undy Primary School
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Developing Literacy
Phonics
Poetry Compendium
Focusing on the teaching of phonics. All 70 spellings of the 44 different phonemes (sounds) in the English language are covered. Over 40 photocopiable activities and teacher’s notes.
Focus on helping children to read, write and perform poetry. Covers the entire range of poetic forms outlined in the Framework, from nursery rhymes to cinquains. Over 40 photocopiable activities and teacher’s notes.
Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp/48pp • £17.99
Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 120pp • £24.99
Book 1 9780713678543 • Ages: 4–5 Book 2 9780713678529 • Ages: 5–6 Book 3 9780713678536 • Ages: 6–7
9781408100523 • Ages: 4–7 9781408100516 • Ages: 7–11
Non-Fiction Compendium Focus on developing children’s understanding of non-fiction texts and helping them with their own compositions. Covers the full range of recommended non-fiction texts. Over 40 photocopiable activities and teacher’s notes. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 120pp • £24.99 9781408100547 • Ages 4–7 9781408100530 • Ages 7–11
Lesson Starters for Interactive Whiteboards
YEARS
R-6
Christine Moorcroft and Les Ray A series of seven CD-ROMS with ten-minute literacy starter activities for whole-class or group teaching. Each disk contains 24 activities with direct links to the teaching objectives of the Primary Framework for Literacy. Compatible with Windows 98 SE, 2000 Pro, XP home, Windows Vista and XP Pro, and Mac OS X. CD-ROM plus 40pp colour booklet packed with teaching notes £49.99 Price includes VAT 9780713678512 • 9780713678314 • 9780713678215 • 9780713678222 •
9780713678239 • Year 4 9780713678147 • Year 5 9780713678154 • Year 6
Year R Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Price includes single site network licence
Speaking and Listening
Word Level
Text Level
Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp £16.99 9780713673685 • Year R 9780713673692 • Year 1 9780713673708 • Year 2 9780713673715 • Year 3 9780713673722 • Year 4 9780713673739 • Year 5 9780713673746 • Year 6
Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp £16.99 9780713649895 • Year R 9780713649635 • Year 1 9780713649642 • Year 2 9780713649659 • Year 3 9780713649666 • Year 4 9780713649673 • Year 5 9780713649680 • Year 6
Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp £16.99 9780713653229 • Year R 9780713653168 • Year1 9780713653175 • Year 2 9780713653182 • Year 3 9780713653199 • Year 4 9780713653205 • Year 5 9780713653212 • Year 6
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A Lesson For Every Day: Literacy Christine Moorcroft Each book in the Lesson for Every Day series includes 190 creative activities for Literacy lessons, one for each day of the teaching year. Every activity is matched to the Primary Framework for Literacy. Teachers’ notes provide ideas for extension and support. Every activity is also matched to the Assessing Pupils’ Progress guidelines. The CD-ROM provides all the activity sheets as PDFs and Word documents, which can be edited to personalise the activities. Every sheet can be displayed on an interactive whiteboard, printed or saved on a school’s learning platform. CD and Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 216pp • £24.99 Ages 4–5 • 9781408125359 Ages 5–6 • 9781408125373 Ages 6–7 • 9781408125472 Ages 7–8 • 9781408125397 Ages 8–9 • 9781408125380 Ages 9–10 • 9781408125410 Ages 10–11 • 9781408125366
A Creative Approach to Teaching Grammar Peter Burrows
September 2014
A Creative Approach to Teaching Writing
NEW
Full of practical ideas and suggestions to develop children’s writing at word, sentence and text level, this useful book will build teacher’s confidence and subject knowledge, offering useful advice and activities to prepare children for the SPAG test at the end of Year 6. Based on research on how children learn, it presents a clear teaching sequence for grammar and punctuation. Paperback • 245 x 170mm • 64pp 9781472909022 • £14.99
AGES Let’s Do Poetry 5-11 in Primary Schools! James Carter
A comprehensive teaching guide on using poetry for teaching literacy skills, confidence and creativity from Foundation to KS2. Ideas, materials and resources that will put poetry at the heart of your whole school literacy policy. Paperback • 245 x 170mm • 128pp 9781408163917 • £18.99
Get Writing! Paul Johnson
AGES
4–12
Packed with original projects that explore how books work, enable children to practise skills in writing as well as art and design, and bring topic work alive! Colour photographs, diagrams and templates Paperback • 279 x 216mm • 64pp
Steve Bowkett
October 2014
NEW
A toolbox of strategies and activities that offer children aged 7-13 a motivational context for learning to write fluently and influentially. The activities explore different working methods and are supported by strategies for thinking that will develop children’s literacy and the way they use language to express their opinions in all subject areas. Paperback • 244 x 169mm • 128pp 9781441176769 • £14.99
Making Books Paul Johnson
AGES
5–11
Hundreds of ideas for book-making projects. Step-by-step instructions are given on how to plan each project, draft the text and construct the book. Colour and black and white illustrations Paperback • 250 x 203mm • 64pp 9780713650778 • £12.99
Black’s Writing Dictionary A highly popular dictionary containing over 8000 words with simple definitions. Includes simple and accessible writing and spelling support. An ideal resource for improving literacy and building writing confidence. Paperback • 203 x 133mm • 224pp 9780713665123 • £6.99
Ages: 4–7 • 9780713673128 • £14.99 Ages: 7–12 • 9780713687750 • £14.99
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Developing Mathematics Each book contains more than 50 fun and engaging activities to support mathematics teaching, plus the whole book on CD-ROM. •
Activities and teachers’ notes guaranteed to appeal to fans of the Developing series
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Rigorous coverage of the teaching objectives of the Primary Framework for mathematics
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All pages are photocopiable and printable for minimal teacher preparation
The CD-ROM offers total flexibility – activities can be printed or photocopied for independent use, edited to personalise learning for individual pupils and classes, saved to a school’s network or learning platform and displayed on a whiteboard for whole-class teaching. Black and white illustrations CD and Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £19.99
Hilary Koll & Steve Mills
are well-known mathematics writers, educational consultants and INSET providers with experience as mathematics coordinators and lecturers.
Page from Using and Applying Mathematics 6–7
Spread from Understanding Shapes and Measures 7-8
Clear instructions and layout enable children to work independently. Spread from Handling Data 8–9
Text size is appropriate to reading age.
Attractive illustrations enliven topics and spark children’s enthusiasm.
Extension activities develop learning.
Notes for teachers and parents.
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TEACHER RESOURCES • MATHS Handling Data Caroline Clissold (Ages 4-5, 5-6, 6-7, 7-8) Helen Glasspoole (Ages 8-9, 9-10, 10-11) Develops the skills needed to answer questions and solve problems by sorting and recording information according to certain criteria. 9781408100448 • Ages 4–5 9781408100431 • Ages 5–6 9781408100424 • Ages 6–7 9781408100417 • Ages 7–8 9781408100400 • Ages 8–9 9781408100394 • Ages 9–10 9781408100455 • Ages 10–11
Using and Applying Mathematics Hilary Koll and Steve Mills Focus on the skills and concepts for using mathematical content, either in real-life situations or as a basis for further understanding. 9781408113141 • Ages 4–5 9781408113158 • Ages 5–6 9781408113103 • Ages 6–7 9781408113110 • Ages 7–8 9781408113127 • Ages 8–9 9781408113097 • Ages 9–10 9781408112830 • Ages 10–11
Counting and Understanding Number Hilary Koll and Steve Mills Develops children’s confidence and consolidates their understanding of numbers and the number system. 9780713684360 • Ages 4–5 9780713684421 • Ages 5–6 9780713684438 • Ages 6–7 9780713684445 • Ages 7–8 9780713684452 • Ages 8–9 9780713684469 • Ages 9–10 9780713684476 • Ages 10–11
Understanding Shapes and Measures Hilary Koll and Steve Mills Comprehensive support for the learning objectives of the ‘Understanding shape’ and ‘Measuring’ strands of the revised Primary Framework. 9781408100608 • Ages 4–5 9781408100592 • Ages 5–6 9781408100585 • Ages 6–7 9781408100578 • Ages 7–8 9781408100561 • Ages 8–9 9781408100554 • Ages 9–10 9781408100615 • Ages 10–11
Number Facts and Calculations Hilary Koll and Steve Mills Focuses on developing children’s oral and mental maths skills and consolidates the rapid recall of number facts, including multiplication and division. 9780713684346 • Ages 4–5 9780713684483 • Ages 5–6 9780713684490 • Ages 6–7 9780713684506 • Ages 7–8 9780713684513 • Ages 8–9 9780713684520 • Ages 9–10 9780713684537 • Ages 10–11
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A Lesson for Every Day: Maths
Developing Numeracy: Primary Maths Dictionary
Hilary Koll, Steve Mills & Helen Glasspoole
Garda Turner
Includes 190 activities with teacher’s notes. CD-ROM contains editable activity sheets. Matched to the Primary Framework for Maths and APP.
An essential guide to the language and concepts used in Key Stage 2 mathematics. Filled with photographs and diagrams, this colourful reference book brings the language of mathematics to life for primary school pupils. Colour illustrations and photographs Paperback • 209 x 154mm • 80pp • 9780713678505 • £4.99
Ages 4–5 Ages 5–6 Ages 6–7 Ages 7–8
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Developing Numeracy for KS3 Hilary Koll and Steve Mills
Numbers and the Number System
Handling Data
Books for Years 7, 8 and 9, covering the teaching objectives of the Framework for teaching mathematics. A flexible resource with activity sheets ideal for giving as extra practice or as homework. Black and white illustrations Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp £18.99
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Calculations
Measures, Shape and Space
9780713664683 • Year 7
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Algebra 9780713664713 • Year 7 9780713664720 • Year 8 9780713664737 • Year 9
Developing Numeracy
Using and Applying Maths
• £16.99
Develops children’s mathematical reasoning, communication skills and problem-solving strategies, and provides a wide range of activities for investigations. 48pp 9780713671353 • Foundation 9780713671360 • Year 1 9780713671377 • Year 2 9780713671384 • Year 3 9780713671391 • Year 4 9780713671407 • Year 5 9780713671414 • Year6
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Solving Problems
• £17.99
Includes activities on making decisions, reasoning about numbers and shapes, problems involving real life contexts and money, measures, and organising and using data. 64pp 9780713654431 • Foundation 9780713654448 • Year 1 9780713654455 • Year 2 9780713654462 • Year 3 9780713654479 • Year 4 9780713654486 • Year 5 9780713654493 • Year 6
Handling Data
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Includes activities that focus on organising and interpreting numerical data in frequency tables, Venn diagrams, Carroll diagrams, pictograms and bar charts and using these to solve problems. 48pp 9780713662979 • Year 3 9780713662986 • Year 4 9780713662993 • Year 5 9780713663006 • Year 6
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TEACHER RESOURCES • SPORT
Rugby
So You Want to Be Captain?
A new fan’s guide to the game, the teams and the players
Declan Gane A captain has many responsibilities and can make or break a team. Success is always sweet but when it all goes wrong it can be a lonely and stressful job, especially if you are quite young. So who can you go to for help? Features top tips from sporting legends including Gary Lineker and Michael Vaughan. Hardback • 198 x 129mm • 96pp 9781408131831 • £9.99
9781408125670
Paul Morgan The perfect introduction to one of the world’s most enjoyable sports. Includes: • The basics: the game, the rules and the players • The rugby world: the teams, the tournaments and the fans • Profiles of the stars • Facts and stats: quizzes, quotations and ‘greatest ever’ lists Full-colour photography and illustrations Paperback • 280 x 203mm • 128pp 9781408103753 • £9.99
9781408125663
Freestyle
Skateboarding Ryan Stutt Everything a new skateboarder needs to know. Includes: • The equipment – what to buy and how to look after it • Safety tips • Where to skate – opportunities for tricks in your everyday surroundings • How to pull off the tricks – from ollies to kick flips to nose grinds • A jargon-buster Full-colour photography Paperback • 276 x 213mm • 144pp 9781408111451 • £12.99 Commonwealth (excluding Canada)/Europe/Open Market
9781408112809
AGES
Sean D’Arcy From youngsters trying out sports for the first time to keen amateurs looking to master the techniques, the four Freestyle titles show you how to perform the tricks and skills every keen pupil wants to know. Each title includes hundreds of colour photographs showing the most popular and impressive moves. Colour photographs throughout Paperback • 175 x 150mm • 128pp • £7.99 Commonwealth (excluding Canada)/Europe/Open Market
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Wisden Coaching Twenty20 Cricket
NEW
Matt Homes & Darren Talbot
Provides players, coaches and teachers with a range of drills, skills and practices to help their teams flourish. It covers batting, bowling, fielding and wicket-keeping, analysing the key skills within each area and providing guidance on how to help players improve. With plenty of information on fitness, preparation and the psychology of the game, as well as practical drills and clear illustrations. Paperback • 234 x 156mm • 144pp 9781408129142 • £14.99
Youth Cricket Coaching Rob Maier & John Stern A jargon-free and practical cricket book for coaches, teachers and players. Content ranges from basic principles and philosophies through to detailed illustrated drills for practice sessions, and essentials for successful match-day management. Paperback • 234 x 156mm • 160pp 9781408192528 • £14.99
Bowling 9781408146552
Batting 9781408146545
Sam Collins and Mark Davis One-stop shops for all cricket coaches, teachers and players. Contents includes: the basics, training drills, common problems, tactics and advanced play. Also include examples of players, past and present, renowned for their expertise in certain techniques, as well as advice from the legends. Lots of clear photographs add explanation. Paperback • 234 x 153mm • 144pp • £14.99
Tennis
A new fan’s guide to the game
AGES
8-12
Lawn Tennis Association; Bridget Marrison The perfect introduction to one of the world’s most enjoyable sports. This book recognises that tennis is a global game and includes: The Grand Slams, the world’s best stadiums and the world’s best players and legends. Information is delivered in bite-sized bits with features on a day in the life of a top pro, tennis fashion and how to get involved. Full-colour photographs and illustrations Paperback • 280 x 203mm • 128pp 9781408119013 • £9.99
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TEACHER RESOURCES • SPORT
World Sports
AGES
11+
Each World Sport book reveals an ideal location for learning a particular technique essential for mastering the sport, from trimming a surfboard along a wave in Windansea, California, to sailing the Whitsundays, Australia. Leads readers from beginner to expert locations and techniques. Full-colour photographs and artwork • 210 x 148mm • 32pp Hardback £10.99 • Paperback £7.50
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Know the Game The definitive introduction to sports and games written by the experts, containing everything you need to know to take part. Full-colour photography and illustrations Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 64pp • £6.99
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Know the Game Skills Each book aims to teach young players the basic skills so they can enjoy the sport. There are plenty of practice drills and facts showing how the star players do it. Full-colour photography and illustrations Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 32pp
9780713685596 • £3.99
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TEACHER RESOURCES • SPORT TEACHERS • Help you get to grips with the rules needed to teach. • Show you basic techniques on how to play for use in lessons. • Give you astounding facts and insights to dazzle your pupils with!
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Leapfrogs Lesson Plans 2nd edition Jim Hall A successful series of teaching guides that help non-specialist primary teachers to implement the complete Physical Education curriculum. Each book contains photocopiable worksheets and lesson plans, with additional teacher notes. They cover requirements for each year, including games, gymnastic activities and dance in clearly labelled sections. Each book includes a CD of printable PDFs for ease of use. Paperback • 297 x 220mm • 112pp • £19.99 9781408109908 • Reception 9781408109960 • Year: 1 9781408109953 • Year: 2 9781408109946 • Year: 3 9781408109939 • Year: 4 9781408109922 • Year: 5 9781408109915 • Year: 6
Music CD This single CD provides an essential accompaniment to the dance lesson plans throughout the whole Leapfrogs series. As each plan makes suggestions for appropriate music, this CD will provide an essential readymade resource. CD • Jewel case • 78 mins 9780713679021 • £12.99
KS2 Junior Athletics for Playground and Field
HAVE YOU SEEN...
2nd edition Jim Hall
101 Multi-Skill Sports Games
An essential guide to organising athletics activities at junior school level. Detailed lesson plans are given for Years 3-6, which can be used as they are or adapted by the teacher for their own particular needs. All material is compliant to National Curriculum standards. A4 photocopiable lesson plans throughout • Paperback • 297 x 220mm • 128pp • 9780713687651 • £16.99
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A book packed with drills to teach, test and improve sports skills for ages 7-16. Ideal for teachers or coaches with inclusive activities for all. See page 84
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TEACHER RESOURCES • SPORT Swimming
KS1/2
Kelvin Juba Helps implement the swimming physical education curriculum for Key Stage 1 & 2. Aimed at anyone involved in the teaching of swimming, from beginner school teachers to ASA (Amateur Swimming Association) qualified private teachers. A4 photocopiable lesson plans throughout. Paperback • 297 x 220mm • 96pp 9780713677867 • £18.99
Outdoor and KS2/3 Adventurous Activities 3rd edition David Balazik Photocopiable worksheets for pupils, with helpful tips and advice on planning, performing and evaluating for teachers. Includes: • Activities in different environments • Physical and problem-solving challenges • Subject knowledge, teaching strategies, crosscurricular links and assessment advice. • A4 photocopiable lesson plans Paperback • 297 x 220mm • 96pp 9780713677263 • £16.99
Active Playtimes
KS1/2
Active Every Day
Roger Hurn
Linda Kelly & Wendy Seward
Revolutionise playtime! Over 70 playground games and activity ideas with step-by-step instructions to make the most of breaktimes and encourage positive, constructive, physical play. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 96pp 9780713677249 • £16.99
Ideas for primary school teachers to keep their pupils active throughout the school day. Designed as a supplement to the National Curriculum, and packed with ideas for ten-minute games and activities. Equipment is kept to a minimum and children do not have to change into PE kit. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 112pp • £16.99 9780713677270 • Key Stage 1 9780713677287 • Lower Key Stage 2 9780713677294 • Upper Key Stage 2
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All titles on this page available.
101 Drills Fun, educational and challenging manuals with progressive activities for developing fitness covering the essential skills. Include easy-to-follow instructions and information on equipment needed, space required, constructing a safe session and organising athletes. Paperback • 234 x 156mm • Black and white line illustrations • £14.99
101 Team Handball Felicia Lidia Radu & Beatrice Aurelia Abalasei
144pp 9781408124031 • Ages: 5–11 £16.99
144pp 9781408123737 • Ages: 7–11 9781408123720 • Ages: 12–16
144pp 2nd edition 9781408199961 • Ages: 7–11 9781408199954 • Ages: 12–16
128pp 3rd edition 9781408102886 • Ages: 7–11 9781408102879 • Ages: 12–16
128pp 9781408113301 • Ages: 7–16
128pp 9781408114841 • Ages: 7–11 9781408114834 • Ages: 12–16
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July 2014 Focus on the technical and tactical aspects of the game for both defence and attacking situations, with a separate section for the goalkeeper and their training. Fully illustrated with step-by-step sequence photographs and action shots to aid understanding of this fast-paced sport, this is the essential tool for all handball players. Black and white illustrations Paperback and DVD • 234 x 156mm • 176pp 9781472901804
101 Youth Athletics Drills 128pp 9781408111390 • Ages: 7–16
128pp 9781408129548 • Ages: 7–16
101 Multi Skill Sports Games Tony Charles & Stuart Rook Packed with tried and tested drills to teach, test and improve sports skills for children and young adults aged 7–16. Fun, educational and challenging, each session contains information on equipment needed, space required and how to organise the players. Ideal for teachers or coaches looking for a fully planned session, this contains everything you need to build up the skills of young players and ensure they have fun and remain safe. Black and white illustrations Paperback and DVD • 234 x 156mm • 112pp 9781408182253 • £16.99
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101 Youth Hockey Drills 144pp 2nd edition 9781408109823
Black’s Dictionary of Physical Education and School Sport Over 100 entries covering all the key topics. The A-Z format makes it accessible and essential reading for anyone planning a career in teaching PE. Each entry includes practical teaching ideas and tips and further reading suggestions. Also includes theory, key issue updates and gifted and talented teaching. Paperback • 234 x 153mm • 224pp 9781408123683 • £19.99
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TEACHER RESOURCES • SPORT
NEW EDITION
The Indoor Climbing Manual
Rugby Skills, Tactics and Rules
Tag Rugby
Dave Birkett & John White A comprehensive guide to climbing indoors with exercises and techniques to help with outdoor sessions too. Paperback • 235 x 208mm • 160pp 9781408186626 • £16.99
2nd edition An easy-to-read discussion of the key components of Rugby Union. Includes player positions, tactics, set plays, passes and moves and a user-friendly glossary. Featuring stunning photography from the 2011 World Cup. Paperback • 252 x 190mm • 168pp 9781408156957 • £16.99 World English (excluding Canada/New Zealand/USA)
Jane Liddiard Paperback • February 2014 ebook • March 2014
Anita Bean’s Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes
Teaching Exercise to Children
Clear advice about good nutrition and its benefits for anyone involved in sport. Covers: • Weight, body composition and eating disorders • Nutritional considerations • Eating plans and competition eating strategies • Easy, delicious and nutritious recipes Paperback • 234 x 156mm • 160pp 9781408124543 • £14.99
A combination of theoretical and practical aspects for ages 10-16 linked to the Health and Fitness National Occupational Standards and the Qualifications Framework requirements for Teaching Exercise and Fitness for Children. Includes multi-skills session plans. Black and white illustrations Paperback • 234 x 156mm • 256pp 9781408115633 • £24.99
Swimming Games and Activities
Kids’ Football Fitness
First Aid for Sport
3rd edition Jim Noble & Alan Cregeen
Simon Thadani, Steve Foley & Alison Byard
Andy Cunningham
Introduces building blocks for a carefully structured, target-based programme of coaching, conditioning and nutrition for kids aged 7 to 16, with the aim of improving young players’ fitness for football. Black and white photography and illustrations Paperback • 234 x 156mm • 224pp 9781408105733 • £16.99
Easy-to-use, portable, waterproof pages for on-the-spot quick reference. Full-colour diagrams explain what you need to know on the spot. The most common first aid emergencies are covered in a practical and accessible way. Paperback • 210 x 148mm • 32pp 9781408127575 • £9.99
ebook • April 2014
NEW
Endorsed by the RFU, a fully updated edition of this comprehensive guide for coaches, teachers and parents. Now with colour photographs and diagrams, up-to-date rules and new exercises, drills, games and lesson plans. Paperback • 234 x 156mm • 176pp 9781408195369 • £16.99
You are the Ref A guide to good refereeing Paul Trevillion and Keith Hackett Based on the well-known You Are the Ref football feature, illustrated by legendary artist Paul Trevillion and written by former international referee Keith Hackett, this guide is aimed at established, trainee, and newly qualified football referees. The mysteries of refereeing are explained clearly, and brought to life. Black and white photography and illustrations Paperback • 138 x 216mm • 208pp 9781408158869 • £14.99 ebook • May 2014
NEW
Over 200 tried and tested games and activities. A comprehensive reference manual for teaching children the basics of water competence. Black and white illustrations Paperback • 234 x 156mm • 128pp 9781408112816 • £12.99
Morc Coulson
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Creative Planning in the EYFS Lucy Peet Based on the latest ELGs, this topic planning series supports practitioners in all settings with the seven areas of learning and 17 aspects. It includes examples, ideas and schemes of work with differentiation for Emerging, Expected and Exceeding. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £14.99
Autumn
Castles and Dragons
Spring
Pirates and Seaside
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Carrying on in Key Stage 1 Ros Bayley, Lynn Broadbent & Sally Featherstone Designed to help teachers continue key practical activities and child-focused learning throughout Key Stage 1. The ideas offer exciting suggestions for topic-based work, building upon work in the Foundation Stage. Paperback • 210 x 297mm • 80pp • £16.99
Sculpting, Stuffing and Squeezing 9781408139752
Outdoor Play 9781408139783
Sand
9781408139738
Construction 9781408139776
Role Play
9781408139790
Water
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Featherstone Little Books Paperback • 210 x 148mm • £8.99
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The Little Book of Rhythm and Raps
The Little Book of Free and Found
The Little Book of Maths Problem-Solving
Judith Harries
Julie Mountain
Judith Dancer & Carole Skinner
January 2014
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Introduce beat and rhythm through a fun mix of games and activities for the classroom, assemblies and whole-school performances. The performance raps are based on traditional tales and nursery rhymes as well as original topics. A great opportunity for developing communication and language skills and self-confidence. 9781472902566 • 88pp
Children are naturally curious and play resources should nurture their imaginations and creativity. This book gives practitioners the confidence to get out there and source unique, free resources to enrich the curriculum. Guidance is provided on choosing suitable materials, risk assessing and encouraging creative use of the objects with a focus on outdoor play. 9781472904096 • 64pp
The fun, multi-sensory ideas in this book will trigger children’s curiosity and enthusiasm as well as aiding their mathematical development. The easy to follow activities are for both indoors and out and focus on natural objects. 9781472906106 • 72pp
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Lynne Garner
Beginning drama with very young children can be a daunting prospect, but performing to an audience benefits many areas of the EYFS. Learn how to approach performances in the correct way to make them interactive, simple and fun! Covers mime, gesture, rhythms, props, dressing up and more with examples linked to cultural and seasonal celebrations. 9781472909497 • 88pp
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TEACHER RESOURCES • EARLY YEARS Getting Ready to Write A step-by-step guide to the developmental stages of mark making with innovative activities including Dough Gym and Jedi Writing! Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp £17.99 9781408193181
From Vacant to Engaged
Get Them Talking series Alistair Bryce-Clegg Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £17.99
Get them Talking, Get them Learning Practical advice using current practice to help provide learning opportunities and experiences for children and support them in developing language skills. 9781408163931
Get them Talking, Get them Writing Understand the development stages of becoming a mark maker and use tried and tested activities and interventions to see a significant difference in progress for boys and girls. 9781408163924
Dealing with Feelings
Practical examples show how practitioners can move away from the more traditional model of teaching to one driven by the most powerful learning tool of all – engagement. A combination of current theory and practical examples makes this a really useful book. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp £17.99 9781408163986
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Sally Featherstone & Nicola Call
July 2014
The simple text and charming illustrations in this series develop character, positive behaviour and personal, social and emotional skills. Each book includes notes and tips to reinforce the lessons in the stories. Hardback • 160 x 160mm • 24pp • £4.99
Sunita’s Baby Sister 9781472907769 Gregory’s Grumpy Day 9781472907721 It’s My Turn 9781472907745 Making Friends 9781472907752
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TEACHER RESOURCES • MUSIC
Music Express Print Editions
NEW
EYFS Covers birth to five with ideas arranged in popular themes. Includes: • Special people • Working world • Going places Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 84pp 3 x CDs • CD-ROM 9781408187074 • £34.99
The primary class teacher’s easy answer to ‘how do I teach music?’ is now in a brand new edition with all new content! Following the familiar structure of units, lessons and activities, it provides up-to-date delivery of the English National Curriculum from September 2014. • 60 completely new units of work • Complete editions - no other materials required • Great songs, stories, visuals, movies and music from across the world and history • New links to every subject and lesson plans supporting the Music National Curriculum of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland • Fully supported by CDs and audio embedded whiteboard displays
NEW EDITIONS. NEW CONTENT.
Paperback • 3 x CD • DVD-ROM • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £29.99
Age 5-6
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March 2014
March 2014
Includes: Ourselves, Number, Animals, Weather, Machines, Seasons and six others 9781472900234
Includes: Our school, Pattern, Storytime, Our bodies, Travel, Water and six others 9781472900180
April 2014
April 2014
May 2014
May 2014
Includes: Environment, Building, Sounds, Poetry, China, Time and six others 9781472900197
Includes: In the past, Communication, Human body, Languages, Ancient worlds, Food and drink and six others 9781472900203
Includes: Our community, Solar system, At the movies, Life cycles, Keeping healthy, Celebration 9781472900210
Includes: Roots, Journeys, Moving on and three others 9781472900227
Music Express Extra Three books full of fresh ideas to support the Music Express scheme. Whiteboard friendly and interactive, they include audio-visual and movie support and sample lesson plans. No music reading required. Paperback • 64pp • £29.99
World Beats
AGES Bring world percussion styles to life 9+ in the classroom. • No specialist instruments needed • Use with Music Express 5-7 or on its own • Includes DVD 9780713688900
Percussion Players Jane Sebba
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Fresh and exciting ways into whole class music-making. • Easy ways to teach tuned percussion • For one instrument or many • Use with Music Express 3-6 or on its own • Includes CD+CD-Rom 9780713684766
Listening to Music History
Helen MacGregor • Understanding how music has changed through the centuries • Music from all the major Western periods of music • Use with Music Express 6 and 7 or on its own • Includes CD+CD-Rom 9780713683998
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TEACHER RESOURCES • MUSIC LAUNCHING FOR AUTUMN TERM 2014
Music Express Online
NEW
Music Express is now available online! It provides everything needed to deliver the curriculum week by week PLUS a treasure trove of great songs, activities and resources. Specially designed to deliver the new English National Curriculum from September 2014 and to meet the curriculum requirements for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS: •
Full resources for teaching curriculum music from Early Years to age 11
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Easy-to-use materials support teachers with little or no musical experience
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A Song Bank with hundreds of songs suitable for all ages and abilities
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A wealth of activities specially designed for Early Years practitioners
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Materials to develop basic musical skills
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A scheme of work and resources for whole class instrumental teaching
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Lesson plans, schemes of work, assessment sheets and more
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Contains material from music education experts, including Helen MacGregor, Maureen Hanke, Stephen Chadwick, Ian Lawrence and Matthew Holmes
• Over 300 lessons • Over 400 songs • No music reading required er – Introductory off *
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Singing Express Ana Sanderson, Gillyanne Kayes, Jeremy Fisher, Helen MacGregor and Maureen Hanke A complete scheme for singing in the primary years with everything children and teachers need for singing together – brilliant, cross-curricular materials and full guidance for using them. • Includes backing tracks, lyrics, song movies and specialist singing help • No music reading or vocal confidence needed • Delivers ready-made singing lessons • Ideal for Singing Schools and all who aspire to become one Paperback + DVD-ROM + CD • 297 x 210mm • 64pp Single-user licence • £29.99 Site licence • £150.00 Book 1 Ages: 5–6 Single-user licence • 9781408115091 Site licence • 9781408115107 Book 2 Ages: 6–7 Single-user licence • 9781408115138 Site licence • 9781408115121 Book 3 Ages: 7–8 Single-user licence • 9781408126646 Site licence • 9781408126653 Book 4 Ages: 8–9 Single-user licence • 9781408126639 Site licence • 9781408126608
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TEACHER RESOURCES • MUSIC
Singing Subjects
AGES
Helen MacGregor and Stephen Chadwick Engaging songs supporting key concepts with activities, ideas and performance and backing tracks. No music reading required. Paperback and CD • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £16.99
7-9
Singing Times Tables Rhythmic raps to rote learn and real life songs and chants to apply. Book 1 covers x2, x5 and x10. Book 2 goes up to x12. Book 1 9781408194751 Book 2 9781408194362
Singing Science Topics include plants, moving and growing, teeth and eating, habitats, solids and liquids. 9781408165591
Singing Maths Includes counting, sequences, shape and simple algebra. 9781408140864
Singing Spelling Play-based activities to enrich language experience. 9781408140871
Singing Phonics Helen MacGregor and Catherine Birt
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3+
The Singing Phonics series supports phonics teaching in the classroom, particularly phases 1-6 of the Letters and Sounds document. • Child-initiated activities and suggestions for extended games • Covers phonic development with links to the document • Includes a CD of performance tracks • No music reading needed Paperback and CD • 297 x 210mm • 80pp • £19.99 Singing Phonics 1 9781408104729 Singing Phonics 2 9781408114513 Singing Phonics 3 9781408123744
A Parent’s Survival Guide to Music Lessons Elizabeth Winkler Lawrence An essential guide for the musically scared parent! Covers choosing instruments (with illustrations), finding teachers, performance nerves and more. Also includes fact files, maintenance tips, exam boards, festivals and competitions. Paperback • 210 x 148mm • 96pp 9781408160688 • £9.99
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TEACHER RESOURCES • MUSIC Musical Steps
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Cathy McCallum
3-5
A specially designed series for early years practitioners without any musical experience to help introduce music through popular topics.
These friendly, full-colour guides are packed with photos and step-by-step instructions on how to teach the songs and actions with related activities linked to key areas. The CDs include backing tracks and sample performances. Everyone will be singing along in no time! Paperback • 175 x 150mm • 48pp • £9.99 Homes 9781408165621 Animals 9781408165645 Ourselves 9781408165614 The Sea 9781408165638
Great Songs A series of inspiring songs for older primary children. Ideal for generalist teachers, each contains six songs, whiteboard pop-up lyrics, cross-curricular links, lesson plans, slide shows and full audio support. • No music reading required • Full-colour slide shows and movies as backdrops • Printable piano accompaniments and guitar chords • Includes Circle of life, Under the Sea, Space Oddity, World in Union and many more! Paperback and CD/CD-ROM 210 x 297mm • Book 16pp • Digital 64pp • £9.99
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Great Space Songs 9781408147085
Great Weather Songs 9781408147092
Great Nature Songs 9781408147139
Great Body Percussion Songs 9781408147108
Great Animal Songs 9781408147122
Great Celebration Songs 9781408147115
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TEACHER RESOURCES • MUSIC Musicals-Complete performance pack: • Approximately ten speaking parts, plus walk-on parts and singing chorus • Piano/vocal score (32pp) + pull-out photocopiable script – 56pp+CD Paperback • 305 x 248mm • £29.99
Robin Hood
Johnny and the Bomb
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Kaye Umansky & Stephen Chadwick
9+
Terry Pratchett and Matthew Holmes
A witty tale of Lincoln Green tights, girl power and boy-band hero, Robin, perfect for upper primary school performances with its full quiver of showstealing songs. The evil Prince John has set a trap for Robin – an archery contest – can he win the prize, avoid the dungeon and keep his fame intact? 9781408190395
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An enquiring adventure into time travel with its young teen hero, Johnny Maxwell, and his friends confronted with their own bomb-stricken street in WWII. 9781408165607
The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents
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An ingeniously upended tale of the Pied Piper, with a roving band of highly intelligent rats as its heroic protagonists. 9781408145630
Visit www.terrypratchettmusicals.co.uk
Roald Dahl Musicals Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes presented as six glorious, wickedly funny musicals for children to perform.
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Book: • Piano/vocal score • Pull-out script (photocopiable with performance licence) with expandable cast list, staging suggestions and costume ideas CD/CD-ROM: • Rehearsal performances • Orchestral extracts to accompany action and dance • Printable files of complimentary activities and supporting materials for teachers Paperback and CD/CD-ROM • 305 x 245mm • 64pp • £26.99 Jack and the Beanstalk 9780713672602
The Three Little Pigs 9780713682021
Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs 9780713672619
Cinderella 9780713681956 Goldilocks and the Three Bears 9780713670851
Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf 9780713669589
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TEACHER RESOURCES • MUSIC
Earlybirds
Shukalaka Shake
Each title contains twelve lively songs and original activities for the under-fives.
Anne Johnson, Michele Chowrimootoo and Kate Corkery
• All activities support the Early Years Foundation Stage
Brilliant, action-packed songs for fun-filled days, perfect for social play and learning. These world music inspired songs celebrate words, sounds and melody from morning till night – getting up and out, playing and learning with friends or winding down to home time. CD performances and backing tracks AGES Paperback + CD 3-6 9781408146576 • £14.99
• Fun CD tracks help practitioners teach and perform • No music reading required Integrated Illustrations • Songsheet and CD • 305 x 248mm • 6pp • £8.99 I hear the band Listening and talking songs 9781408114551
Five little monkeys Counting songs & activities 9781408114537
Clap your hands follow me Action songs & activities 9781408114544
Singalong Whiteboard Songs These DVD-ROMs provide songs in a special new ‘karaoke’ format for whiteboards. • Allows teachers to display and teach songs quickly and easily • Ideal for use both in assemblies and classroom settings • No music reading required Booklet and DVD-ROM in DVD case • 180 x 120mm • 4pp Sonsense Nongs Single-user licence 9781408114575 • £29.99 Site licence 9781408119051 • £49.99
Someone’s Singing, Lord Single-user licence 9781408114568 • £29.99 Site licence 9781408119044 • £49.99
Licence Single-user licence Use the content on a single terminal connected to a
single computer (peripatetic teachers should not allow content to be networked).
Site-licence Network the content within a single site (ideal for use in more than one room at a time).
Three Little Nativities
Three Little Celebrations
Jonathan Trueman, Kaye Umansky, Sue Nicholls and Veronica Clark
Kaye Umansky and Veronica Clark
• Includes scripts, songs, melody lines, performance ideas and activities.
• Includes scripts, songs, melody lines, performance ideas and activities. • Include CDs of narrations, performance and backing tracks to accompany all of the songs and action.
• Include CDs of narrations, performance and backing tracks to accompany all of the songs and action.
• Celebrates Autumn, Spring and Summer. Paperback and 2 CDs • 305 x 245mm • 64pp 9781408114353 • £24.99
• Includes Christmas Eve in the Toyshop, Born in Bethlehem and The Christmas Star. Paperback + CD • 305 x 245mm • 64pp 9780713678383 • £24.99
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TEACHER RESOURCES • MUSIC Ukulele Magic Specially developed for primary age children beginning the ukulele. • Step-by-step instructions for six simple chords and how to play • Lots of great tunes and full-colour illustrations • Includes CD with tuning notes, performance and backing tracks • See online for extra resources: www.bloomsbury.com/ukulelemagic Pupil’s Edition: Contains performance and backing tracks, and website video tutorials. Paperback + CD • 210 x 250mm • 32pp • 9781408168985 • £5.99 Teacher’s Edition: Contains whiteboard e-book with embedded audio and video tutorials for every song. Paperback + CD/CD-Rom • 210 x 250mm • 32pp • 9781408157299 • £11.99
Kickstart Music
Class Assemblies
Anice Paterson and David Wheway
Each pack contains four semiscripted assemblies based on stories which link to literacy and cross-curricular themes. The class can join in with lines, actions and choral speech and teaching notes provide links to classroom work and SEAL themes.
Bursting with inspiring music ideas and practical instructions for engaging lessons. Whatever your resources or music teaching knowledge, Kickstart Music is a step-by-step guide to confident, effective music teaching. It is a fantastic dip-in resource but also a comprehensive scheme of work which can be covered from beginning to end from age 3-11. Paperback (Illustrated) 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £16.99
The CD includes entrance and exit music, performance and backing tracks and music for optional dances. No music reading required. Paperback and CD 305 x 245mm • 64pp • £19.99
Early Years 9781408123614 • Early Years
Book 2 9781408123591 • Ages: 7–9
Year 1 Veronica Clark; Kaye Umansky; Pippa Goodhart; Jenny McLachlan 9781408124567 • Ages: 5–6
Book 1 9781408123607 • Ages: 5–7
Book 3 9781408123584 • Ages: 9–11
Year 2 Veronica Clark; Kaye Umansky; Jenny McLachlan 9781408124574 • 6–7 Year 3 Veronica Clark; Kaye Umansky; Pippa Goodhart; Jenny McLachlan 9781408124581 • 7–8
Songsheets The subject songsheets cover key facts for Science, Citizenship, History and Geography, linking to the KS2 curriculum. Perfect for use in the classroom or assembly. 6pp folded card (piano/vocal score, photocopiable lyrics, teaching notes) + CD + website extras • £9.99 Muscles and Bones Suzy Davies 9780713674507
It’s a Gas! David Sheppard 9780713674484
Everybody Feel the Force David Sheppard 9780713674460
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Viking Rock Matthew Holmes 9780713683110 Evacuate! Evacuate! Matthew Holmes 9780713683127 Victoriana Matthew Holmes 9780713683097 Ode to the Ancient Greeks Matthew Holmes 9780713683103
Amazing Egyptians Matthew Holmes 9780713671810 Just like a Roman Suzy Davies 9780713671827 The Bebop Ballad of Boudicca Suzy Davies 9780713671834 The Truth About the Tudors Suzy Davies 9780713671803
Choices Christopher Hussey 9781408104415
Needs, Wants, Rights Christopher Hussey 9781408104408
Moving On Suzy Davies 9781408104422
Respect Suzy Davies 9781408104439
Wonderful Waterworks Suzy Davies 9780713678444
A River’s Tale Matthew Holmes 9780713678420
What’s it Worth, Planet Earth? Suzy Davies 9780713678468
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TEACHER RESOURCES • ART & DESIGN Making Musical Instruments from Junk
Copy and Cut
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Paul Johnson Copy and Cut is a themed series of craft resources. Each book contains an exciting selection of 25+ projects with photocopiable templates that children can cut, fold and decorate with words and pictures to create a multitude of books, cards, masks, models and decorations. Black and white illustrations Paperback • 311 x 234mm • 64pp £16.99
Nick Penny A wealth of ideas for making satisfying musical instruments from everyday materials. This book includes practical projects, with step by step instructions and photographs. There are also sections on choosing appropriate materials, design and decoration techniques. Full colour photographs Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 96pp 9780713672466 • £7.99
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Festivals 9780713659252 Animals 9780713662351 Past Times 9780713668100
Traditional Tales
5-7
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My Family and Friends 9780713659245
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D&T Workshop Lynn Huggins-Cooper A series of information books devised to inspire primary-age children to investigate, design and make a wide range of products using different technologies like levers, gears, cams, batteries, winding mechanisms, food technology and more. Each book explores a different set of products and the technology behind them, including practical tasks to develop children’s’ skills. Colour photographs and illustrations Paperback/Hardback • 250 x 203mm • 32pp Moving Monsters Paperback • 9780713676877 • £5.99 Packaging Paperback • 9780713676853 • £5.99 Sandwiches Paperback • 9780713676860 • £5.99 Stable Structures Paperback • 9780713676884 • £5.99 Hardback • 9780713671148 • £10.99 Teachers’ Guide Paperback • 9780713671155 • £14.99
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TEACHER RESOURCES • ART & DESIGN
Art Express Julia Stanton (ed) Authors: Eileen Adams (Drawing), Judy Grahame (Painting), Jane Bower (Printing), Michele Kitto (Collage & Textiles), Rosemary Bignell (Sculpture) and Kevin Mathieson (Digital Media). Designed to support generalist teachers with art in the National Curriculum. Each book contains lesson plans covering drawing, painting, printing, collage and textiles, sculpture and digital media. CD-Roms include masterclasses, photocopiables, a virtual gallery and a wealth of images. Also includes vocabulary, resource lists, learning objectives, assessment and differentiation notes and cross-curricular suggestions. Highly illustrated - full colour thoughout Paperback and CD-ROM • 297 x 210mm • 80pp Single-user licence £34.99 Site licence £150.00 Art Express Book 1 Single-user licence 9780713684841 Site-licence 9781408122198
Art Express Book 2 Single-user licence 9780713684834 Site-licence 9781408122211
Art Express Book 3 Single-user licence 9780713684827 Site-licence 9781408122204
Art Express Book 4 Single-user licence 9780713684810 Site-licence 9781408122228
Art Express Book 5 Single-user licence 9780713684803 Site-licence 9781408122235
Art Express Book 6 Single-user licence 9780713684797 Site-licence 9781408122242
ART EXPRESS WEBSITE Visit our colourful website to find videos, downloadable units of work, a run through of the Art Express gallery and more.
Visit www.bloomsbury.com/artexpress
LICENCES EXPLAINED Single-user licence allows the purchaser to use the content on a single terminal connected to a single computer. Site-licence allows the purchasing educational establishment to network the content within a single site.
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TEACHER RESOURCES • HUMANITIES & SUPPLY Developing History
Instant Lessons for Supply Teachers
Help develop pupil’s sense of identity through learning about the development of Britain, Europe and the world. Practise skills in assessing evidence and arguing opinions. • Over 50 photocopiable activity sheets plus extensions • Notes for teachers, classroom assistants and parents • Focus on key learning objectives in understanding and interpreting the past Black and white illustrations Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp £16.99
Candy Adler A bank of exciting lesson plans and advice for the whole curriculum for use at a moment’s notice by teachers providing emergency cover. Supported by photocopiable resource sheets and PowerPoint activities on CD-Rom. Black and white illustrations Paperback and CD-ROM 297 x 210mm • 80pp • £24.99 Ages: 5–7 • 9781408111574 Ages: 7–9 • 9781408111581 Ages: 9–11 • 9781408111598 Ages: 4–5 • 9780713683967 Ages: 5–6 • 9780713683950 Ages: 6–7 • 9780713683929 Ages: 7–8 • 9780713683936
Developing Science
Developing Citizenship
Christine Moorcroft
Christine Moorcroft
Activities designed to develop children’s skills in scientific investigation and to encourage them to use those skills in furthering their knowledge and understanding. Black and white illustrations Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp £17.99
Supporting the teaching of Citizenship and PSHE for ages 4-11. Includes fresh ideas, suggestions for ICT resources and links to other curriculum subjects. Black and white illustrations Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp £17.99
Year R • 9780713666397 Year 1 • 9780713666403 Year 2 • 9780713666410 Year 3 • 9780713666427 Year 4 • 9780713666434 Year 5 • 9780713666441 Year 6 • 9780713666458
Foundation
Includes right and wrong, independence and awareness of places and cultures. Year R • 9780713671162
Key Stage 1
Includes taking part, choices, people who help us and animals and us. Year 1 • 9870713671179 Year 2 • 9780713671186
Ideas To Go Ann Baker and Dr Helen McGrath
Ages 6-8 • 9780713667875 Ages 8-10 • 9780713667882 Ages 10-12 • 9780713667899 UK and Europe
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Self-Esteem
Ages 6-8 • 9780713661866 Ages 8-10 • 9780713661835 Ages 10-12 • 9780713661842
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Thinking Skills
Ages 6-8 • 9780713661873 Ages 8-10 • 9780713661880 Ages 10-12 • 9780713661859
Includes children’s rights, rules and laws, respect and local democracy. Year 3 • 9780713671193 Year 4 • 9780713671209
Published in association with the Citizenship Foundation, the Headlines titles provide background knowledge and practical teaching resources to introduce and appropriately manage discussions of sensitive, controversial and topical issues with confidence. • Lively lesson plans, activity and information sheets and news reports • CD-Rom includes editable activity sheets • Additional resources include case studies, articles and photographs
Creative Thinking
Ages 6-8 • 9780713683318 Ages 8-10 • 9780713683332 Ages 10-12 • 9780713683325 UK and Europe
Key Stage 2
Headlines
AGES
A series designed to incorporate good behaviour, high self-esteem and thinking skills into teaching. Practical tools and ideas, strategies and activities promote children’s self-belief, critical and creative thinking. Ideal for cross-curricular work. Black and white illustrations Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 48pp £15.99
Better Behaviour
Ages: 8–9 • 9780713683943 Ages: 9–10 • 9780713683905 Ages: 10–11 • 9780713683912
Poverty Molly Potter • 9781408113561 Violence Molly Potter • 9781408113547 War and Conflict Marguerite Heath • 9781408113578
• Extra background information for teachers Black and white line illustrations Paperback and CD-ROM • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £24.99
Prejudice Marguerite Heath • 9781408113554
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TEACHER RESOURCES • LANGUAGES Developing Spanish
AGES
7+
Anna Grassi and Cristina Kollinger Collesei Photocopiable activity books for teaching beginners in both primary and secondary, extra-curricular clubs and at home. Encourage immediate use of the language in a communicative and natural way. Support the KS2 Framework for Languages and the QCA scheme of work for Spanish. Black and white illustrations Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £19.99
Also Available Libro Uno 9780713679304
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Libro Dos 9780713679212
7+
Singing Spanish 22 photocopiable songs and chants for learning Spanish. Ideal for specialist and non-specialist teachers of Spanish at KS2 and KS3. Paperback and CD-ROM 297 x 210mm • 64pp 9780713688801 • £19.99
Libro Tres 978071367931
Developing French Madeleine Bender Photocopiable activity books designed for Primary French lessons and afterschool clubs, containing a wealth of ideas for specialist and non-specialist teachers. Covering National Curriculum guidelines and language units of the QCA scheme of work for KS2. Black and white illustrations Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £19.99
Also Available Livre Un 9780713662948
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Livre Deux 9780713662955
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Singing French Helen MacGregor & Stephen Chadwick Catchy songs to help memory for vocabulary and sentence structure. Ideal for specialists and non-specialists. Paperback and CD-ROM 297 x 210mm • 64pp 9780713668988 • £19.99
Livre Trois 9780713662962
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TEACHER RESOURCES
Inspirational Ideas...
Outside the Box
BESTSELLER
Molly Potter A series of challenges designed to make an exciting change from subject-based lessons. Ideal for getting to know a class, doing something different and for supply teachers or LSAs. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £18.99
Ages: 5–7 • 9781408108451 Ages: 7–9 • 9780713683165 Ages: 9–11 • 9780713681451
Even More Outside the Box Ages: 7–9 • 9781408110669 Ages: 9–11 • 9781408110652
Free Time Activities
Drama
Speak Out!
Molly Potter
Molly Potter
Pie Corbett
Ideal for after school or holiday clubs, indoor playtimes and any other time in the school day when children need to be gainfully entertained. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £18.99
A refreshing approach to drama teaching for use in single sessions or as a part of a planned programme. •
Innovative and imaginative ideas that teachers and pupils will love
A wealth of practical speaking and listening activities designed to appeal to both children and teachers. Includes sections on giving a talk, persuasive language, drama games, journalists’ skills, putting on a play and storytelling. Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 64pp
Ages: 5–7 • 9780713689761 Ages: 7–9 • 9780713689563 Ages: 9–11 • 9780713689754 World (Australia/New Zealand)
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Fun and engaging activities to develop speaking and listening skills
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Perfect for both curriculum-based drama, drama clubs and after school sessions Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £18.99
Ages: 7-9 • 9780713672213 • £5.99 Ages: 9–11 • 9780713672237 • £5.99 UK and Europe
Ages: 7–9 • 9781408110683 Ages: 9–11 • 9781408110867
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TEACHER RESOURCES • PSHE PSHE and Citizenship Molly Potter Thought-provoking, fun and unusual ideas to liven up PSHE lessons. Help pupils explore attitudes, values and beliefs, develop communication skills and consider other issues in the non-statutory guidance. The activities will help pupils develop their own moral framework through active learning. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £18.99 Ages: 7-9 • 9780713689792 Ages: 9–11 • 9780713689570
Sex and Relationship Education Molly Potter Contains support, advice and lots of practical ideas to help primary schools develop effective SRE programmes. Serious subjects are dealt with in a non-threatening way to help teachers feel comfortable delivering lessons. Also includes background information and ideas for involving parents. Paperback and CD-ROM • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £19.99
Ages: 7–9 • 9781408110690 Ages: 9–11 • 9781408110874
Moving On Up! Molly Potter Help to ease the transition from primary to secondary school. Exciting ideas and leaflets for pupils and parents on issues such as peer influence, coping with change and what to expect. A photocopiable book and CD-Rom with editable worksheets.
Paperback and CD-ROM • 297 x 210mm • 48pp 9781408109137 • £19.99
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Andrew Brodie AndReW BRodie was a head teacher for twelve years after many successful years in the primary classroom. He began writing his best-selling educational books in 1992 and since then has established himself as a name that teachers have come to trust. He is still very much involved in education and continues to teach on a regular basis.
thank you for looking at my section of the a & C black catalogue. i hope that you will like the books that you find in here. Some of my titles are workbooks that children can use at home. these books cover literacy and maths and include practice activities for mental maths, tables, spelling and handwriting. i have taken great care to match the activities to the appropriate levels of work that the children will be following at school, allowing parents to feel confident that they are providing their children with worthwhile educational materials. most of my range consists of teachers’ resource books. as i am a school governor and i still teach on a regular basis i am very familiar with the demands placed on teachers. my aim is to write materials featuring activities that teachers can use straight away in their classrooms with minimum preparation. teachers’ notes appear unobtrusively to make clear the purpose of each activity, enabling the teacher to delegate the delivery of the work to classroom assistants if they wish to. new titles to look out for in 2014 include the let’s do mental maths series, part of the new andrew brodie basics range. each book in this exciting new series contains more than 800 mental maths questions specifically devised to boost children’s confidence by providing plenty of practice of all the key aspects of the national Curriculum, together with tips, word puzzles and stickers! later in the year sees the publication of two more series from andrew brodie basics – let’s do Spelling and let’s do Handwriting. they follow the same format of hundreds of carefully designed questions with lots of motivational tips, puzzles and stickers to keep children engaged. best wishes,
Andrew Brodie
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mental maths
mental maths tests
more mental maths tests
essential preparation for end of year national tests, featuring ten photocopiable tests and audio Cd matching the timings and specifications of the real thing. CD and Paperback 297 x 210mm • 48pp • £19.99 Ages: 5–6 • 9781408192429 Ages: 6–7 • 9781408134672 Ages: 7–8 • 9780713676631 Ages: 8–9 • 9780713676624 Ages: 9–10 • 9780713676617 Ages: 10–11 • 9780713673104
more material for national test preparation, following the same popular format as the mental maths tests series. CD and Paperback 297 x 210mm • 48pp • £19.99 Ages: 6–7 • 9781408192436 Ages: 7–8 • 9781408124079 Ages: 8–9 • 9781408124055 Ages: 9–10 • 9781408124062 Ages: 10–11 • 9781408124086
CD-ROM and Paperback 297 x 210mm • 112pp £19.99 Ages: 7–8 • 9781408140802 Ages: 8–9 • 9781408140796 Ages: 9–10 • 9781408140727 Ages: 10–11 • 9781408140758
practise mental maths teacher’s Resource Books
Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 80pp £17.99 Ages: 5–7 • 9780713669305 Ages: 7–9 • 9780713669312 Ages: 9–11 • 9780713669329 Extension • 9780713689693
mental maths in minutes
mental maths is key to children’s development. this series features a maths test for every day of the school year – 190 tests with ten questions each, including warm-ups, quick fire and problem solvers.
addresses specific skills including addition, subtraction, doubling, halving, multiplying and dividing. each photocopiable sheet is divided into columns to allow each child a strip of questions.
the accompanying audio Cd takes the pain out of delivery and all answers are provided.
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maths mindstretchers
maths money problems
maths puzzles and games
an ingenious method for encouraging problem solving skills and mental agility. each book contains 80 ‘number wheels’. Starting with simple addition and subtraction and progressing to double number wheels and multiplication, division and decimals! Black and white illustrations CD-ROM and Paperback 297 x 210mm • 80pp • £19.99 Ages: 7–9 • 9781408114315 Ages: 9–11 • 9781408114322
a series developed from teacher feedback, providing a range of money problems in a real life context e.g, shopping and holidays. the accompanying Cd-roms contain photocopiable worksheets suitable for whiteboard display. all activities are closely matched to the national Curriculum, primary framework and latest national Strategies. CD-ROM and Paperback 297 x 210mm • 96pp • £19.99 Ages: 7–9 • 9781408134665 Ages: 9–11 • 9781408134658
a variety of fun-filled educational activities designed to motivate children as they progress against national Curriculum objectives. includes cross-number puzzles, magic squares, arithmagons, shape puzzles and curved stitching! display the activities on the whiteboard for strategy discussion. CD-ROM and Paperback 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £19.99 Ages: 7–9 • 9781408134634 Ages: 9–11 • 9781408134641
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let’s talk maths
andrew brodie an up-to-date series that reflects the demand for problem-solving activities. the Cd-rom includes whiteboard examples of each problem type and activity sheets that children can complete as a follow-up. Black and white illustrations cd-roM and Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 128pp • £24.99 Ages: 5–7 • 9781408124178 Ages: 7–9 • 9781408124161 Ages: 9–11 • 9781408124154
a simple and effective way to establish speaking and listening as part of maths teaching. includes 30 activities with whiteboard stimulus for discussion between both pupils and teachers. examples include problem solving and continuing patterns. Black and white illustrations CD-ROM and Paperback 297 x 210mm • 80pp • £29.99 Ages: 5–7 • 9781408110645 Ages: 7–9 • 9781408111147 Ages: 9–11 • 9781408111154
Brilliant ideas for times tables practice times tables are a key element of the revised national Curriculum but encouraging children to learn them is a challenge. this series presents a bank of creative ideas including puzzles, activities and games designed to make learning more fun! the wide variety of methods used are ideal for teachers to use little and often or for parents to use at home to support learning. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £18.99
Ages 5-7 • 9781408181300
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ten minute maths Assessments
designed especially for lower ability children needing ‘additional or different’ help, Supporting maths includes clear, photocopiable activities with learning ‘targets.’ Paperback 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £16.99 Ages: 5–6 • 9780713679441 Ages: 6–7 • 9780713679458 Ages: 7–8 • 9780713679465 Ages: 8–9 • 9780713679472 Ages: 9–10 • 9780713679489 Ages: 10–11 • 9780713679496
by taking the maths framework and breaking it down into ‘small steps for learning’, each test focuses on what pupils are actually learning in class. Black and white illustrations Audio CD and Paperback 297 x 210mm • 80pp • £19.99 Ages: 5–6 • 9781408110638 Ages: 6–7 • 9781408110805 Ages: 7–8 • 9781408110799 Ages: 8–9 • 9781408110782 Ages: 9–10 • 9781408110775 Ages: 10–11 • 9781408110768
Workbooks practise mental maths Workbooks a quick and easy way to practise vital skills at home. over 80 tests in each book with ten questions each covering warm-ups, quick fire and problem solving. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 32pp • £3.50 Ages: 7–8 • 9781408140734 Ages: 8–9 • 9781408140789 Ages: 9–10 • 9781408140772 Ages: 10–11 • 9781408140765
mental maths every day
mental maths
andrew brodie
andrew brodie
essential skills for all age groups. practice number facts and make sure children are really up to speed! Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 32pp • £3.99 Ages: 5–6 • 9780713685916 Ages: 6–7 • 9780713686548 Ages: 7–8 • 9780713686531 Ages: 8–9 • 9780713686494 Ages: 9–10 • 9780713686487 Ages: 10–11 • 9780713686470
Help children develop mental arithmetic skills with lots of practice! includes addition, subtraction, multiplication and division presented in a child-friendly manner. Paperback • 210 x 210mm • 32pp • £3.99 Ages: 5–6 • 9780713670806 Ages: 6–7 • 9780713670813 Ages: 7–8 • 9780713671308 Ages: 8–9 • 9780713671698 Ages: 9–10 • 9780713674880 Ages: 10–11 • 9780713674897
maths today
practise times tables
times tables today
andrew brodie
andrew brodie
andrew brodie
essential practice across a range of mathematical skills with illustrations and links to the national Strategy. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • £3.99 Ages: 5–6 • 32pp • 9780713670783 Ages: 6–7 • 36pp • 9780713674873 Ages: 7–8 • 32pp • 9780713670790 Ages: 8–9 • 40pp • 9780713671292 Ages: 9–10 • 40pp • 9780713676273 Ages: 10–11 • 40pp • 9780713673418
reflecting the work children are doing in school and providing essential practice of tables up to twelve. includes pull-out posters of all the tables, ideal for use at home. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 24pp • £3.50 Ages: 5–7 • 9780713674682 Ages: 7–9 • 9780713674699 Ages: 9–11 • 9780713674705
this highly successful book provides thorough practice of the multiplication tables from 1 to 12. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 24pp • £2.99 9780713674262
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let's do mental maths andrew brodie an exciting series designed to boost children’s confidence by providing plenty of practice of all the key aspects of the national curriculum. each book contains: • over 800 questions progressing in difficulty • tips from digit the dog to embed learning • andrew brodie brain booster puzzles for support and extra challenges • over 100 stickers to reward children for their efforts Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 32pp • £3.99
Also Available Let’s do Mental Maths is also available as an app for ipad and iphone. £1.99 •
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Select by category e.g. subtraction, fractions, time etc.
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titles for secondary schools
pass your gcse maths
pass your Ks3 maths
mental maths tests on cd
andrew brodie
andrew brodie
andrew brodie
a focus on the areas that GCSe maths students find most difficult. the step-by-step approach shows how to increase marks and the pull-out answer section includes explanations. Suitable for both home and school use. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 32/48pp • £2.99
take kS3 students through tricky topics with small stages and worked examples. the pull-out answer sections and explanations allow for use by individuals at home and groups in school. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 32pp • £2.99
five tests on each Cd for use on a computer or Cd player with audio files and printable pdfs. each test reflects the style expected at kS3. £19.99 Ages: 11–12 • 9780713684131 Ages: 12–13 • 9780713684278 Ages: 13–14 (lower tier) • 9780713684285 Ages: 13–14 (higher tier) • 9780713684292
shape and symmetry 9780713675337 measures 9780713673074 statistics and probability 9780713673098
Handling data 9780713675351 number 9780713675375 shape, space and measures 9780713675368
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improving punctuation
improving Writing
andrew brodie
andrew brodie
this series addresses all aspects of punctuation and sentence structure. each book features 15 punctuation targets, each accompanied by 3 differentiated photocopiable worksheets of straightforward punctuation exercises. Paperback and cd-roM • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £19.99 Ages: 5–7 • 9781408173978 Ages: 7–8 • 9781408173985 Ages: 8–9 • 9781408173992 Ages: 9–10 • 9781408174005 Ages: 10–11 • 9781408174012
Help pupils make progress with writing skills with these stimulating activities. each unit includes model text and three levels of differentiated worksheets. also comes with guidelines for assessment and a Cd-rom of worksheets and photographs. Paperback and cd-roM • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £19.99
improving spelling
Brilliant ideas to get Boys Writing
andrew brodie
andrew brodie
a complete spelling programme based on letters and Sounds at kS1 and extension into kS2. provides structured practice in blending for reading and segmenting for spelling as well as lists of words reflecting phonics patterns. Some focus on specific patterns while others feature several different types to encourage discussion. Paperback and cd-roM • 297 x 210mm • 96pp • £19.99 Ages: 5-6 • 9781408151372 Ages: 6-7 • 9781408151389 Ages: 7-8 • 9781408151396 Ages: 8-9 • 9781408151341 Ages: 9-10 • 9781408151365 Ages: 10-11 • 9781408151402
motivate and inspire boys with these engaging and creative activities. addressing the concerns of many teachers, the information and ideas will help stimulate writing amongst boys through speaking, listening and role-play. Paperback and cd-roM • 297 x 210mm • 144pp • £24.99 Ages: 5–7 • 9781408124826 Ages: 7–9 • 9781408124833 Ages: 9–11 • 9781408124840
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anDreW BroDIe improving comprehension andrew brodie & Judy richardson
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each book features 15 comprehension passages available on Cd-rom for whiteboard use. each passage is accompanied by three differentiated comprehension worksheets – one sheet aimed at lower ability pupils, one aimed at the middle range and one for higher ability. every book includes a variety of genres and styles for example, fiction, non-fiction, poetry and newspaper reports. Paperback and CD-ROM 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £19.99 Ages: 5–6 • 9780713689839 Ages: 6–7 • 9780713689822 Ages: 7–8 • 9780713689815 Ages: 8–9 • 9780713689808 Ages: 9–10 • 9780713689907 Ages: 10–11 • 9780713689914
more improving comprehension andrew brodie this series covers a variety of genres and styles e.g. fiction, nonfiction, poetry, newspaper reports, etc. the carefully worded questions include those with obvious answers to provide practice in writing clear, well-punctuated sentences, and those with less obvious answers so that higher ability pupils will need to ‘read between the lines’. each passage is accompanied by three differentiated comprehension worksheets – one sheet aimed at lower ability pupils, one aimed at the middle range and one for higher ability. once completed, the worksheets will also provide evidence for teachers when monitoring pupils’ progress and assessing their level. the series addresses strands 7 and 8 of the primary framework for literacy, which refer to understanding, interpreting, engaging with and responding to texts, and also strands 11 and 12, which are concerned with sentence structure, punctuation and presentation. Paperback and cd-roM • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £19.99 Ages: 5–7 • 9781408168394 Ages: 7–8 • 9781408168387 Ages: 8–9 • 9781408168370
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improving vocabulary andrew brodie this series is a brilliant resource for extending pupils’ vocabulary and stimulating speaking and listening activities. each book features sets of illustration cards together with matching word cards. pupils identify the illustration which best represents each word on the sheet and are then encouraged to explain why they feel the word is most appropriate. Words and pictures become more complex throughout the series. improving vocabulary contains a wealth of vocabulary for pupils to discover, discuss and use in appropriate contexts, helping them prepare for the new english grammar, punctuation and spelling test. Paperback and cd-roM • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £19.99 Ages: 5–6 • 9781408174029 Ages: 6–7 • 9781408174036 Ages: 7–8 • 9781408174043 Ages: 8–9 • 9781408174050 Ages: 9–10 • 9781408174067 Ages: 10–11 • 9781408174074
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spelling for literacy andrew brodie & Judy richardson
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this best-selling series includes all the words featured in the national literacy Strategy Spelling bank at key Stage 1 and key Stage 2. the contents pages offer an entire spelling programme to save teachers hunting for words. each set of words is presented across three pages, the third of which is a ‘look, learn, Cover, Write, Check’ page. Paperback • 297 x 220mm • 128pp • £19.99 Ages: 5–7 • 9780713675627 Ages: 7–8 • 9780713675610 Ages: 8–9 • 9780713673456 Ages: 9–10 • 9780713674866 Ages: 10–11 • 9780713677478
ten minute spelling tests take the pain out of delivering tests! build a profile of children’s spelling levels and monitor their progress. the ten minute Spelling tests are administered aurally, encouraging and helping them to prepare for the aural spelling component of the new english grammar, punctuation and spelling test. Paperback and Audio cd • 297 x 210mm • 80pp • £19.99 Ages: 5–6 • 9781408110621 Ages: 6–7 • 9781408110850 Ages: 7–8 • 9781408110843 Ages: 8–9 • 9781408110836 Ages: 9–10 • 9781408110829 Ages: 10–11 • 9781408110812
supporting literacy andrew brodie & Judy richardson designed for class teachers and classroom assistants this series is focused on learning targets selected from the national Curriculum and literacy framework for lower ability pupils in mainstream classes. targets include learning high frequency words, correcting b/d confusion and sequencing. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £16.99
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supporting Writing skills andrew brodie & Judy richardson activities to help struggling pupils catch up in their writing skills with links to the literacy framework. targets cover the basics of punctuation and grammar as well as more sophisticated skills such as letter writing and story structure. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £16.99
Ages: 5–6 • 9780713681987 Ages: 6–7 • 9780713681574 Ages: 7–8 • 9780713681581
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supporting phonics and spelling andrew brodie & Judy richardson each target in this series includes an introduction and activity page for particular phonemes. the systematic approach moves from synthetic phonics to observing phonics patterns in more complex words. repetition and practice are the key. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £16.99
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let’s do spelling andrew brodie
May 2014
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the latest addition to the successful andrew brodie basics series, building confidence and ability in spelling. Carefully matched to the demands of the new national Curriculum. each book includes: •
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Spelling tips and advice from Comma the Cat
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Brodie’s Brain Boosters for further challenges
• Over 100 reward stickers Paperback and cd-roM • 297 x 210mm • 48pp • £3.99
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Ages 5-6 • 9781472910233 Ages 8-9 • 9781472910264
Ages 6-7 • 9781472910240 Ages 9-10 • 9781472910271
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let’s do Handwriting andrew brodie
September 2014
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through guided practice in letter structure and the correct formation of joins, children are encouraged to develop a clear, attractive style to use with fluency and speed in their everyday writing. the extensive handwritten practice of a wide range of words also helps to broaden vocabulary and spelling skills. matched to the national Curriculum, there are regular progress tests and top tips from marjorie the meerkat! Paperback and cd-roM • 297 x 210mm • 48pp • £3.99
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get Ready
Handwriting today
Judy richardson & andrew brodie
andrew brodie & Judy richardson
andrew brodie
designed for use at home to support children with their work in literacy lessons. these workbooks include activities for reading, writing and spelling and feature comprehension exercises. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 32pp • £3.99 Ages: 5–6 • 9780713670684 Ages: 6–7 • 9780713670691 Ages: 7–8 • 9780713670745 Ages: 8–9 • 9780713670752 Ages: 9–10 • 9780713670769 Ages: 10–11 • 9780713670776
each book provides guidance on the school curriculum for the year ahead, then practice activities to help children prepare. Paperback • 297 x 210mm £4.50 Starting School Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7
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Handwriting practice for children aged 8 and above, introducing a simple joined style. also ideal for secondary pupils who need to improve their presentation. 9780713671469 9780713671568
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Best Handwriting
spelling today
andrew brodie & Judy richardson
andrew brodie
these help children to learn correct formation of every letter through fun practice activities. Paperback • 195 x 210mm • 32pp • £3.50
matched to the national Curriculum and literacy Strategy, the layout enables children to use the popular ‘look, learn, Cover, Write, Check’ technique. Paperback • 210 x 210mm • 36pp • £3.99
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A parent’s survival guide to starting school
A parent’s survival guide to starting secondary school
kristine beeley
molly potter
featuring practical, professional and personal experience, this book is aimed at parents preparing their child for a huge milestone. ideas and information cover learning in the early years, choosing a school and settling in. Paperback • 210 x 148mm • 96pp 9781408159880 • £9.99
a comprehensive guide to choosing the ‘right’ school, knowing what to expect and addressing the common fears and anxieties of moving. the practical advice helps to support children and parents through the process. Paperback • 210 x 148mm • 96pp 9781408131398 • £9.99
A parent’s survival guide to phonics and spelling
A parent’s survival guide to maths Homework
andrew brodie
andrew brodie
uncover the mysteries of phonics and spelling in primary schools. Covering technical terms such as grapheme, phoneme and blending and featuring word lists ranked by difficulty as well as tips to help children with special needs. Paperback • 210 x 148mm • 96pp 9781408140741 • £9.99
a guide to different approaches used in primary schools, particularly the ‘four rules’ of number – addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. explains what parents should expect children to cover each year from age 4 to 11. Paperback • 210 x 148mm • 96pp 9781408124857 • £9.99
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anDreW BroDIe geography today andrew brodie & Judy richardson Geography today is a modern, differentiated series that features current environmental and citizenship issues. the Cd-rom features a bank of visual and paper resources so teachers can quickly select the topic of their choice and have all the resources they need at their fingertips. Covers the essential knowledge and skills in the programme of study as well as additional topics for variety. cd-roM and Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £24.99 Ages: 5–6 • 9781408104507 Ages: 6–7 • 9781408104620 Ages: 7–8 • 9781408104613 Ages: 8–9 • 9781408104606 Ages: 9–10 • 9781408104590 Ages: 10–11 • 9781408104583
Refreshingly well thought-out books
the bookseller
festivals Across the year
Assembly Books
andrew brodie & Judy richardson
andrew brodie & Judy richardson
each book features festivals of all the major religions (Christian, Jewish, Sikh, muslim, buddhist, Hindu and Chinese) as they occur in chronological order throughout the school year, providing background information and activities to reflect the traditions and celebrations. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £16.99 Ages: 5–7 • 9780713681628 Ages: 7–9 • 9780713681895 Ages: 9–11 • 9780713681901
designed to make head teacher’s lives easier, these photocopiable books provide all the stimulus material needed for 30 assemblies. With a selection of stories – moral, multi cultural, bible and fable – the assembly ideas are interactive and stimulating, ideal for any school looking to liven up their assemblies. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £17.99 Assembly today 9780713674712 Key Stage: 1 9780713674729 Key Stage: 2
Assembly tomorrow 9780713689587 Key Stage: 1 9780713689846 Key Stage: 2
titles for secondary schools supporting spelling
supporting Writing skills
andrew brodie & Judy richardson
andrew brodie & Judy richardson
encourages practice of a large range of essential words through varied activities. the clear worksheets are designed for students struggling with basic techniques. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £18.99 Ages: 11–12 • 9780713684124 Ages: 12–13 • 9780713684308
designed for lower ability students in secondary school requiring extra support with grammar and punctuation. notes on each activity allow both classroom assistants and teachers to monitor progress. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £18.99 Ages: 11–12 • 9780713684384 Ages: 12–13 • 9780713684896
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100 ideas series the popular 100 ideas series has been re-launched with a new look, new titles and updates to match the changing curriculum. Written by experts in the field, each book presents easy-to-use, ready-made, practical activities for busy teachers with little preparation time. the 100 ideas series is a great resource for both teachers new to the profession and experienced teachers looking for fresh inspiration. Paperback • 198 x 129mm
100 ideas for early years practitioners: school Readiness Clare ford
January 2014
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practical activities and ideas reflecting the current concerns over children arriving at school without basic skills. a valuable resource for any planning meeting and for considering individual needs and learning styles. additional ideas for parents promote links between home and early years provision. 9781472903846 • 144pp • £12.99
“Here is a brilliant, practical resource that will support all Early Years practitioners regardless of setting and experience. It is a book to use as a stepping point for developing practice and ideas, to stimulate discussion amongst colleagues and promote home/school understanding. A winning combination!” Hannah mulholland, primary Headteacher
100 ideas for secondary teachers: outstanding maths lesson
100 ideas for secondary teachers: outstanding english lesson
mike ollerton
angella Cooze
August 2014
August 2014
Creative and easy to implement strategies for making secondary maths teaching outstanding. ideas include original and creative strategies and activities to make teaching engaging and informative with little preparation. includes teaching tips and taking it further ideas. 9781408194874 • 136pp • £12.99
Creative and easy to implement strategies to make secondary english teaching outstanding. includes step-by-step instructions, teaching tips, starter ideas and classroom management strategies. 9781408194935 • 144pp • £12.99
NEW 100 ideas for primary teachers: managing Behaviour
100 ideas for secondary teachers: philosophy and ethics
molly potter
John l. taylor
November 2014
November 2014
practical ideas and strategies for managing a range of difficult behaviours in the primary school. there is something for everyone, including how to create a positive classroom environment, strategies for solving individual student behaviour problems and whole class approaches. 9781408193655 • 120pp • £12.99
practical ideas and strategies for teaching philosophy in secondary school. the book includes advice on leading students into a subject which can be initially bewildering, tips for stimulating interest, guidance about development of valuable skills in analysis, creation and presentation of argument, as well as suggestions for helping philosophy students develop skills in academic writing, research and project work. 9781472909565 • 144pp • £14.99
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100 ideas series 100 ideas for secondary teachers: outstanding lessons ross morrison mcGill award-winning teacher ross has a phenomenal twitter following and is well-known in the teaching world. His first book is packed with inspirational ideas for making every lesson outstanding! topics include managing behavior, lesson planning, homework, assessment and general teaching. extra information covers teaching tips, bonus ideas, ofsted quotes, hashtags for sharing ideas on twitter and online resources.
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@TeacherToolkit 9781472905307 • 144pp • £12.99 “Where a talented teacher might come up with a couple of groundbreaking ideas over a career, Ross has ten before breakfast…I wish he was my teacher!”
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phil beadle, author, english teacher and educational consultant to SHare Your experienCeS and See HoW people are uSinG tHeirS folloW #100ideas
100 ideas for early years practitioners: outstanding practice
100 ideas for secondary teachers: managing Behaviour
lucy peet
Johnnie Young
transform your planning, practice and setting from good to outstanding in a flash! full of tips to promote children’s independence, stimulate creative thinking, develop a sense of calm and maintain a structured environment, this book is an excellent tool for both new and experienced practitioners. 9781472906335 • 120pp • £12.99
managing behavior can be demanding, hard work and sometimes intimidating. this brand new edition aims to help manage a range of difficult behaviours. Strategies include those that tackle serious issues such as bullying and conflict, as well as small changes like reducing tension, body language and using creative, engaging language that can dramatically improve behavior. 9781408193624 • 120pp • £12.99
NEW 100 ideas for secondary teachers: gifted and talented John Senior
100 ideas for primary teachers: developing thinking skills
February 2014
Steve bowkett
provides busy secondary teachers with strategies and activities to support gifted and talented students in the classroom. ideas include identifying strategies for gifted children and how to make sure the school is doing their best to support them. the book is split into 50 creative enrichment activities and 50 teaching strategies. 9781472906342 • 144pp • £14.99
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January 2014 the innovative ideas in this book are applicable across the curriculum and range from getting students to understand how they think, to using games and activities to get them thinking creatively. 9781408194980 • 120pp • £12.99
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pimp your lesson
9781441120960 £16.99
teacher
isabella Wallace & leah kirkman
NEW EDITION
March 2014
discover the detailed secrets to impressing the pants off your observer, whether it’s your Head of department, Headteacher or ofsted! this third edition provides updated, practical advice on outstanding teaching, including new tips to ensure pupil progress, independent learning and engagement. learn how to be consistently outstanding so you are prepared for inspection at a moment’s notice. Paperback • 9781472905154 • 216 x 138mm • 176pp • £16.99
tom bennett most teacher manuals talk about what teachers need to do. that’s useful enough, but no list can anticipate every circumstance. How do experienced teachers know what to do? tom bennett’s Teacher offers a new approach to professional development, focusing on individual teaching personality rather than following a rulebook. Case studies, anecdotes and humorous illustrations reflect on what it means to be a teacher, and why it is the most rewarding profession there is. tom bennett is a secondary teacher and columnist and behaviour Guru for the teS. Paperback • 9781441114368 • 216 x 138mm • 216pp • £17.99
get that teaching Job!
the spider strategy
paul k. ainsworth
marcella mcCarthy
many teachers strive to work in a particular type of school, a precise location or a specific post, making obtaining their dream job extremely competitive. this guide to finding the right school, perfecting your application and polishing your interview technique will empower teachers at all stages of their career. includes practical examples of application letters, Cvs and interview questions. Paperback • 138 x 216mm • 184pp • £16.99 9781441113320
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the spider strategy is a six-part plan demonstrating how to sustain excellent teaching all the time. each part of the Spider (Surprise, purpose, investigate, differentiate, evaluate and record and reflect) is a key aspect of innovative good practice. the book includes outstanding lesson examples, case studies and practical tips and resources to help you reproduce outstanding teaching using the spider strategy everyday. Paperback • 244 x 169mm • 176pp • £17.99 9781472908643
pocket pal: multiple intelligences mike fleetham
June 2014
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packed with ready-to-use activities to get you started, this fully updated book provides a pocket-sized selection of ideas that will help you to infuse multiple intelligences into everyday teaching. the practical teaching strategies covered have been tailored to encourage awareness and use of mi in the classroom at both primary and secondary level. Paperback • 200 x 100mm • 96pp • £8.99 9781472909633
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How to be an outstanding primary school teacher
How to be an outstanding childminder
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How to survive your first year in teaching (3rd edition)
allison lee
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david dunn
BESTSELLER
Sue Cowley
this new edition contains lots of easy-tointroduce tips and techniques to propel busy childminders into the outstanding category. it is completely up-to-date with new chapters on early identification and intervention and includes information on tracking developmental progress and keeping track of training and legislation. the companion website includes useful forms, planning tools, observation checklists and transition documents. Paperback • 216 x 138mm • 160pp 9781441172853 • £14.99
propel satisfactory and good lessons into the outstanding category with these easy-tointroduce activities and techniques. this book tells you how to do it without spending extra time planning, researching and preparing lessons. there are dozens of starters and plenaries and useful websites, including extra resources on the author’s website. a must for all primary teachers who want to become outstanding, not just for the inspectors but for every child they teach. 9781441138415 • 138 x 216mm • 144pp • £14.99
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in this latest edition of her bestselling book, Sue Cowley supports new teachers in coping and excelling in their career. it gives tried-and-tested advice on lesson plans, behavior management and Sen as well as report writing and parents’ evening. real-life case studies explain how to put everything into practice. there are new diagrams and checklists, refreshed case studies and more information for primary school teachers. Paperback • 216 x 138mm • 224pp 9781441140913 • £18.99
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starters and plenaries series this series provides busy teachers with ready-to-use, tried and tested, creative activities to kick off or round up lessons. improve motivation, energy and forward thinking and help students reflect on, and embed, their learning. Step-by-step instructions and teacher’s tips make this series an accessible and time-saving resource. each title includes a range of ideas as well as powerpoints, downloadable task sheets and other time-saving online resources. Paperback • 234 x 156mm
secondary starters and plenaries Kate Brown 9781408193570 • 152pp £12.99
more secondary starters and plenaries Mike Gershon 9781441177186 • 144pp £12.99
secondary starters and plenaries: geography Brin Best & Steve Padget February 2014 9781441110916 NEW 160pp • £14.99
secondary starters and plenaries: english Johnnie Young 9781441199782 • 152pp £14.99
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the dyscalculia Assessment
the dyscalculia solution
Jane emerson and trish babtie
Jane emerson and trish babtie
(2nd edition)
September 2014
a complete assessment tool for investigating numeracy abilities and informing a personalised teaching programme for individuals or groups having difficulty with numbers. this revised and updated edition features a new design to make it even easier to navigate and use. ideal for both SenCos and those with no special needs training. the first edition won the 2011 era award for best Special educational needs resource non-iCt. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 208pp • 9781408193716 • £39.99
following on from The Dyscalculia Assessment, this practical teaching guide addresses and solves the difficulties identified. includes step-by-step instructions, scripts to encourage use of the correct language and objectives, activities and games to develop a positive attitude. accompanying print and downloadable resources provide lesson plans and worksheets to support busy teachers. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 208pp • 9781441129512 • £39.99
Achievement for All
dyslexia
Sonia blandford & Catherine knowles
Gavin reid
the achievement for all programme is a triedand-tested whole-school strategy for raising the aspirations and attainment of the most vulnerable learners in any school setting (0-19).this practical guide to implementing this successful model in your school includes online training tools, including case studies exemplifying successes from the two year pilot and tips for sustaining success. Paperback • 244 x 169mm • 176pp 9781408192542 • £24.99
this third edition of Gavin reid's popular book for non-specialist teachers has been thoroughly revised with additional material to reinforce the link between theory and practice. Dyslexia is a comprehensive overview of the field, providing more than just a quick fix to immediate difficulties. Paperback • 216 x 138mm • 256pp 9781441165855 • £19.99
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supporting children with learning difficulties Christine turner Christine turner draws on 25 years' experience gained from teaching children with severe, profound and multiple disabilities to provide an introduction to learning disabilities and the effect they have on the individual and the family. all aspects of learning, from the simplest forms of non-verbal communication to the way iCt can motivate and inspire are explored in this practical and informal guide for anyone wanting to support a child with learning difficulties. Paperback • 169 x 244mm • 176pp 9781441121776 • £19.99
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Behaviour management Why Are you shouting At us? The dos and don’ts of behaviour management
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phil beadle & John murphy phil Beadle is an english teacher and former united kingdom Secondary School teacher of the Year. He also appeared on Channel 4’s ‘the unteachables’ and ‘Can’t read, Can’t Write.’
this witty and very practical book guides you through the dos and don’ts of behaviour management based on the authors’ experiences teaching in the most challenging schools. it highlights the importance of managing your own behaviour, as well as understanding that of your students, and provides practical strategies for embedding positive behaviour management techniques into your teaching.
John murphy is the director of education for oasis Community learning. He has successfully led six schools that have been on failing status or facing challenging circumstances.
Why Are You Shouting At Us? is essential reading for anyone preparing to work in a challenging school as well as for any teacher who wants to improve their behaviour management skills. Paperback • 138 x 216mm • 158pp 9781441185150 • £16.99
“…places teacher behaviour at the heart of pupil behaviour. Spot on.” paul dix, lead trainer, pivotal education
Breaking through Barriers to Boys' Achievement
the Behaviour guru tom bennett Controlling a class isn't something that comes naturally to everyone - but it can be learned.
ALL AGES
Gary Wilson evidence and speculation abounds concerning the issues for boys' and girls' pre-school development. this groundbreaking book examines research findings and provides strategies to help teachers break through the barriers and raise boys' achievement. discover how to switch boys on to the curriculum, especially literacy, and develop emotional intelligence and self-esteem. Paperback • 210 x 297mm • 184pp 9781408193549 • £24.99
this no-nonsense guide tells teachers what the teacher training didn't, and offers instant strategies for dealing with the most common, and extreme, classroom scenarios. using his experiences in innercity schools, as behaviour Guru for the teS and working as a nightclub bouncer, tom bennett helps teachers, old and new, to assert their authority in the classroom. Paperback • 138 x 216mm • 240pp 9781441128607 • £16.99
NEW EDITION
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pocket pal: Raising Boys’ Achievement
getting the Buggers to Behave (5th edition) September 2014
Gary Wilson
Sue Cowley
June 2014
a new edition of Sue Cowley's behaviour management bible. Getting the buggers to behave is a must read for all teachers and practitioners at every level (early years, primary, secondary and fe) whether you are up against really challenging behaviour in the classroom on a day-to-day basis, looking to improve your whole-school behaviour policy or need tips to support a particularly challenging individual. Written in Sue Cowley's much-loved humorous and accessible tone, the tried and tested ideas and strategies can be transferred straight into the practical setting helping you to really get on top of the behaviour in your classroom. Paperback • 216 x 138mm • 272pp 9781472909213 • £17.99
a solid introduction to why boys underachieve at school along with a practical toolkit of proven strategies to help raise attainment across all age boundaries all in a handy pocketsized format. this will enable every teacher, department, key stage or school to identify the problems and plan a way forward. Paperback • 100 x 200mm • 96pp 9781472909602 • £8.99
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getting the Buggers to think 9780826492814 • £16.99 getting the Buggers to Add up 9781441122391 • £16.99 getting the Buggers into drama 9780826497581 • £16.99 getting the Buggers into languages 9780826489135 • £16.99 getting the Buggers into science 9780826473974 • £16.99 for other titles by Sue Cowley see page 117.
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philosophy for children
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philosophy for children through the secondary curriculum
Why think? Sara Stanley
lizzy lewis & nick Chandley philosophy for Children (p4C) is an approach to learning and teaching that aims to develop reasoning and judgement. Students learn to work together to develop a deeper understanding of concepts central to their own lives and the subjects they are studying. each chapter is written by a leading p4C expert and provides an introduction to the relationship between p4C and the subject area, lesson stimuli and activities for extending and deepening students' thinking. Paperback • 244 x 169mm • 320pp • 9781441196613 • £24.99
We want the children of the future to have the skills and confidence to form their own ideas, and to speak up for what they believe in. Why Think? will enable practitioners working with children aged 3-11 to confidently turn their classrooms into spaces where thinking, challenging and reasoning become as natural as play. the author explores how to maximise philosophical play through activities, games and parental engagement. a must for all early years and primary practitioners. Paperback • 169 x 244mm • 248pp • 9781441193605 • £18.99
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think Again
teaching thinking (4th edition)
John l. taylor this book offers practical advice on how to use philosophy as the cornerstone of a new approach to teaching and learning, with the central aim of developing students' capacity for deeper, freer thought. the author explains how philosophical questions provide an excellent vehicle for engaging students and drawing them into analytical, creative and independent ways of thinking. Paperback • 169 x 244mm • 176pp • 9781441187758 • £19.99
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robert fisher this fully updated edition explores how to use discussion in the classroom to develop children's thinking, learning and literacy skills. it includes material on the latest trends in teaching thinking and links the teaching of thinking with citizenship and learning for life. essential reading for anyone seeking to develop children's thinking, build their self-esteem and improve the quality of teaching and learning. Paperback • 156 x 234mm • 240pp • 9781780976976 • £22.99
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once upon an if: the storythinking Handbook peter Worley
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January 2014 in his brand new book, award-winning author peter Worley provides a comprehensive guide to everything a would-be storyteller needs, including how to bring a story to life, tips on how to memorise a story and improvise descriptions, and techniques for using tone, movement and timing to engage and involve the children in your class. it also comprises a treasury of stories and guidance notes, lesson plans and activity questions are included with every story. Once Upon an If draws on peter's ten years of experience as a philosophy teacher, trainer and storyteller to help any teacher place stories and storytelling where they should be - back at the heart of teaching. Paperback • 234 x 156mm • 192pp • 9781441118141 • £19.99
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the if odyssey: philosophical enquiry in the classroom peter Worley introduce children to the exciting fables of odysseus and the great ancient Greek tradition of philosophy. explore the value of happiness, nonexistent entities, moral dilemmas, the philosophy of prophecy, and the nature of love among many other issues. this book offers stories and session plans suitable for use across the curriculum with children aged 8-16. peter Worley is founder and Ceo of the philosophy foundation a charity that specialises in philosophy in primary and secondary schools, based in the uk. peter has over 15 years' experience in teaching and regularly gives talks and presentations about philosophy in schools. Paperback • 234 x 156mm • 160pp • 9781441174956 • £17.99
the if machine
pocket pal: creating enquiring minds
peter Worley
Sara Stanley
each session in this practical book offers an imaginary situation followed by a series of questions to encourage children to challenge key philosophical ideas such as values and ethics, gender and identity, and existence and beauty. also included are key sections on the philosophy behind the experiments and an online teacher’s resource. Paperback • 234 x 156mm • 216pp 9781441155832 • £18.99
June 2014
this user-friendly guide provides a wonderful introduction to using philosophy for Children in primary schools. it explains how to encourage children to ask the right questions, reason effectively, develop understanding and think for themselves. Clearly presented, practice-based examples demonstrate fun and engaging activities that work right across the curriculum. Paperback • 100 x 200mm • 96pp 9781472909572 • £8.99
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teaching Happiness and Well-Being in schools
creative partnerships in practice
ian morris
david parker
An introduction to the theory of positive psychology and a practical guide on how to implement the theory in schools. it will help schools to meet all aspects of the statutory requirement to provide opportunities for Personal, Social, Moral, Spiritual, Cultural, Citizenship and Economic learning.
The authoritative guide to embedding creative learning in schools, this practical handbook builds on the creative Partnerships Programme and explains how you can embed the key principles of creative practice within your school. Written by the team who delivered the largest schools-based creative learning intervention ever seen, it draws on the extensive archive of case studies from the programme.
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creating tomorrow’s schools today richard Gerver september 2014
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is our education system still fit for purpose? Will our children be equipped to face the challenges the future holds? this updated edition explores key questions in the context of early schooling and primary education, presents powerful arguments for change and highlights strategies that offer a solution. a key title for head teachers wishing to explore and implement the new QCda curriculum models. Paperback • 156 x 234mm • 176pp 9781472906915 • £18.99
the coombes Approach Susan rowe and Susan Humphries the Coombes School in berkshire, uk, has developed an international reputation for its innovative approach to nursery and infant teaching. Sue Humphries, the founder of the school, and Sue rowe, the former headteacher, explore the principles behind the school and how others can learn from its approach. in particular, the book focuses on the innovative use of the school's environment as a unique ‘outdoor classroom' and the development of a sustainable and safe environment in which pupils can play and learn. Paperback • 189 x 246mm • 240pp 9780826440440 • £22.99
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A personal development guide for teachers (2nd edition) Jacquie turnbull A guide to personal development in the teaching profession, encouraging teachers to become actively involved in their professional development. This edition includes new case studies, more emphasis on teachers understanding themselves as learners and additional reflective exercises, essential reading for ambitious teachers everywhere. Paperback • 216 x 138mm • 256pp 9781441169044 • £17.99
sustainable school transformation david Crossley and a range of outstanding practitioners and contributors draw on their extensive experience of past and current approaches to school improvement in different contexts in the uk and uS to explore ways of developing 'inside-out' school led approaches alongside traditional 'top-down' accountability models. hardback • 234 x 156mm • 224pp 9781780936758 • £65.00 Paperback • 234 x 156mm • 224pp 9781780938172 • £19.99
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the Reality of school leadership
8 Qualities of successful school leaders
richard parker with david middlewood
Jeremy Sutcliffe
this inspirational book brings together the personal and professional experiences of successful headteachers and principals, from both primary and secondary schools. it includes practical guidance on effective leadership, juggling priorities, maintaining passion and optimism and retaining your individual personality and values. essential for current and aspiring leaders. Paperback • 234 x 156mm • 200pp • 9781441190796 • £24.99
a selection of candid and moving accounts from some of the uk’s most successful headteachers about what it takes to effectively manage a school today with practical advice on implementation. their thoughts, from vision to courage and resilience, form the 8 key qualities examined in depth. Paperback • 216 x 138mm • 192pp • 9781441197504 • £16.99
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the A-Z of school improvement
the secondary curriculum Handbook
david Woods & tim brighouse
brian male & mick Waters
a comprehensive a-Z guide to the characteristics, approaches and language of school improvement ranging from appreciative enquiry to zero tolerance. Quotations, case studies and 'butterflies' (little ideas with big impact) illustrate the entries and bring them to life through the experiences of real schools. a must have book for getting to grips with current approaches and best practice. Paperback • 234 x 156mm • 240pp • 9781441135667 • £24.99
Schools across the world are struggling to balance the statutory requirements of a national curriculum with their desire to provide the wide, engaging and exciting curriculum that they know children need. this is a practical guide to designing a curriculum that will engage children's interest, excite their imaginations and at the same time provide them with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to live successfully in the 21st Century. Paperback • 156 x 234mm • 224pp • 9781441108623 • £29.99
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Resources for teaching mathematics 11-14
the Art and design teacher’s Handbook
Colin foster
Gill ramage
this resource contains 50 ready-to-use mathematics lesson plans suitable for the whole department to use with learners aged 11-14. each plan consists of a teacher's sheet, which breaks down the lesson into time-allocated sections from starter through to homework, together with a photocopiable student task sheet to give out. Paperback • 210 x 297mm • 224pp • 9781441142276 • £29.99
this handbook provides art teachers with practical advice on planning effective lessons, developing imaginative ideas, developing students’ creative, technical and critical skills and preparing for coursework and exams. Paperback • 156 x 234mm • 192pp • 9781847061508 • £19.99
otHeR titles AvAilABle: Resources for teaching mathematics 14-16 • 9780826436030 Resources for teaching english 11-14 • 9781441102119 Resources for teaching english 14-16 • 9780826421005 Resources for teaching shakespeare 11-16 • 9780826438591 Resources for teaching History 11-14 • 9780826424556
otHeR titles AvAilABle in tHis seRies: the geography teacher’s Handbook • 9781847061676 the History teacher’s Handbook • 9781441145345 the english teacher’s Handbook • 9781847060723 the mathematics teacher’s Handbook • 9781847060112 the primary teacher’s Handbook • 9780826418388 the modern languages teacher’s Handbook • 9781441158604
NEW using ict in the primary classroom
using computer games Across the curriculum
Jon audain
karen anderson
April 2014
everyone learns best when they are enjoying an activity - even adults prefer to learn through play! this book gives a wide range of ideas and practical activities to use computer games as learning tools with students aged 11+. Paperback • 244 x 169mm • 112pp • 9781441108296 • £16.99
this book explores ways of utilising iCt to improve creativity, motivation and efficiency in the primary classroom. includes advice on how to use iCt most effectively and gives guidance on embedding iCt across the school curriculum and safeguarding students. audit your iCt ability in Chapter 1 with a fun questionnaire then use the book to solve all your iCt needs. Paperback • 234 x 156mm • 176pp • 9781441144003 • £19.99
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literacy leader’s toolkit
the Road to Writing
Graham tyrer & patrick taylor
Sue Cowley
in The Literacy Leader's Toolkit, the winners of the teS national award for outstanding literacy initiative 2011 share the secrets behind school improvement through raising literacy levels across the curriculum. includes guidance specific guidance on planning for the development of literacy across the curriculum, with 40 tried-and-tested practical ideas to help students to progress. the authors draw on the successful literacy initiatives that have worked at their own school, as well as case studies from schools. Paperback • 246 x 189mm • 208pp 9781441138835 • £22.99
takes early years practitioners on the journey young children make when they learn first words and make first marks. Sue Cowley offers practical advice and activities to inspire a range of creative approaches to improve mark making. includes ideas for building finger strength and building confidence in writing and reading. Paperback • 169 x 244mm • 128pp 9781441103444 • £17.99
Also AvAilABle Secondary Starters and plenaries Series see page 117.
inspiring Writing through drama patrice baldwin & rob John this book offers interactive, high-quality drama schemes that will motivate and inspire students aged 7-16 to write for a range of purposes and audiences. reading, writing, speaking and listening opportunities are embedded in the drama experiences and each unit flags the writing opportunities on offer. Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 176pp 9781441159090 • £24.99 Also By pAtRiciA BAldWin: With drama in mind 297 x 210mm • 256pp • 9780826445889 • £32.99
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‘This brings the much welcome blast of rationality into the education debate and undercuts almost everything being said by politicians. It is full of serious, sensible proposals for ways of making education better for everyone.’ miCHael roSen, author
Knowledge and the future school transforming teacher education 14-18: A new vision for michael Young & david lambert viv ellis & Jane mcnicholl secondary education September 2014
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kenneth baker
introducing a new model of a curriculum, for the future for knowledge-led schools, this books shows how the question of knowledge is intimately linked to the issue of social justice. it engages with the principles underpinning the english government’s curriculum proposals and answers questions around knowledge-led schools and the importance of subjects. 216 x 138mm • 160pp hardback • 9781472534736 • £50.00 Paperback • 9781472528148 • £16.99
the authors argue that teacher education needs to be transformed to take advantage of the unique structural connections between school and universities and produce powerful new forms of knowledge. they offer suggestions for future designs for teacher education, drawing on research in teacher learning as well as from across the social sciences. 234 x 156mm • 176pp hardback • 9781472508843 • £75.00 Paperback • 9781472507204 • £24.99
from 2015, all young people will be legally required to stay in education or training until 18. kenneth baker sees this as an opportunity to re-think the aims and structure of english education, arguing that the national Curriculum should extend only to age 14 and that there should be four distinct pathways from 14-18: liberal arts; technical; Sports and Creative arts; and Career. 216 x 138mm • 184pp hardback • 9781780937397 • £45.00 Paperback • 9781780938448 • £14.99
A place to learn
leading schools in challenging circumstances
exploring the school leadership landscape
philip Smith & les bell
peter earley
amy price azano
November 2014
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provides an overview of place-based pedagogy and differentiation, and introduces a framework for implementing a critical pedagogy of place for literacy instruction. this book addresses the increasing challenge for teachers to make school more relevant for students marginalised by poverty and limited opportunities. the second half is packed with practical examples for teachers to use in the classroom. 234 x 153mm • 208pp hardback • 9781441160805 • £55.00 Paperback • 9781441120977 • £17.99
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an examination of leadership within schools, focusing on securing success in a challenging social and political environment. this book explores the approaches by four successful secondary headteachers in a local authority in an area of high social deprivation. it analyses the key leadership strategies and looks at how they were implemented in a failing school in challenging circumstances. 234 x 156mm • 184pp hardback • 9781441139566 • £75.00 Paperback • 9781441184054 • £24.99
a critical consideration of the ways in which school leadership and its practice have evolved, exploring what has changed and what has remained over the last decade. topics include the relationship between leadership and learning, accountability and the market, leadership and governance, intensification and distribution, school autonomy and new models. 234 x 156mm • 192pp hardback • 9781472508331 • £70.00 Paperback • 9781472506023 • £22.99
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teaching virtue
lesson study
edited by m.C. felderhof & p.a. thompson
brahm norwich & Jeff Jones
November 2014
February 2014
puts engagement with religious life - and virtue ethics - at the heart of religious education, encouraging 'learning from' religion rather than 'learning about' religion. the authors focus on eight key virtues, examining these for what they can offer of religious value to pupils and teachers. Case studies and lesson plans demonstrate how the virtues may be approached in the classroom, making it an invaluable guide for all involved in teaching religious education. 234 x 156mm • 224pp hardback • 9781472522917 • £70.00 Paperback • 9781472522535 • £22.99
essential reading for trainee and practicing teachers with an interest in how professional practice can enhance reflective practice as a means of school improvement and innovation for all pupils. it shows how this powerful model of professional learning has been integrated with the principles of inclusive practice by classroom teachers in the challenging area of teaching pupils in the spectrum from moderate learning difficulties to low attainment. 234 x 156mm • 184pp hardback • 9781780935768 • £70.00 Paperback • 97817080938301 • £22.99
mathematics education with digital technology edited by adrian oldknow & Carol knights examines ways in which widely available digital technologies can be used to benefit the teaching and learning of mathematics. it looks at the context of evidence from documented practice, prior research and policy making and analyses practical ideas and key pedagogical uses. it finishes with a look at future developments and cross-curricular opportunities. 234 x 156mm • 304pp Paperback • 9780567250285 • £24.99
early childhood studies
enhancing employability and professional practice ewan ingleby, Geraldine oliver & rita Winstone
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